06 Apr 2026
The 2026 San Diego Beer News Awards wrapped up at Harland Brewing in Scripps Ranch last month, with 400 people showing up across 34 categories to recognize the best of the local craft scene. In the Best Non-Alcoholic Beer category, Athletic went 1-2: Run Wild IPA took first, Athletic Lite took second, and AleSmith's Non-Alcoholic Speedway claimed third.
Athletic running the table on a community-voted San Diego award is one thing. AleSmith, the brewery that built its reputation on the original Speedway Stout, landing on the podium with an NA variant is the more interesting development.
I haven't tried the Non-Alcoholic Speedway yet, but looking to seak out more dark NA beers for sure.