Although there are plenty of craft options at concessions and specialty bars throughout Petco Park, only two craft beers are offered to fans in their seats (except for a few luxury sections with dedicate servers that offer more options). One of those beers is .394. And last year, it finished number two in the park in all beer sales.

Since last season, the stadium has expanded the exposure of .394. The beer is now served from 31 different tap handles, and the park even created a club dedicated to Gwynn and his beer: Club .394.

“It’s a dream come to reality given the fact that Tony is such a great part of the Padres’ history,” Alicia says. “It’s part of his legacy.”

Today, San Diego Pale Ale .394 is one of AleSmith’s best sellers. It’s also no longer the only beer that AleSmith has brewed in partnership with the Gwynns. Other collaborations have followed, including a 12-gallon batch of a 19-ingredient Bock with Alicia and a Session IPA created with Tony Gwynn, Jr.

“It came out of me just always wanting to hustle for a buck and get to that next person to expose it,” Zien says. “Who could have predicted six or seven years later, this guy is going to call me and choose me over all the other brewers in town? That little gig I did at the law firm is paying off big now.”