AleSmith Brewing's 2025 release marks the San Diego brewery's 30th anniversary with this bold barrel-aged imperial stout. Inspired by the Hammerhead coffee drink—a shot of espresso in brewed coffee—it's brewed with crushed Ethiopian and espresso beans for intense coffee character. Bourbon barrel maturation adds layers of vanilla, spice, and dried fruit complexity.

At 13.46% ABV, this is a full-bodied sipper with impressive balance. The interplay of roasted chocolate, espresso bitterness, and dark fruit sweetness creates a smooth, warming experience best savoured slowly and deliberately.