Avery Brewing Imperial Stoutwork Orange
Avery Brewing Imperial Stoutwork Orange is a 15.7% ABV barrel-aged imperial stout from Boulder, Colorado — Barrel-Aged Series No. 56, aged in bourbon and whiskey barrels with fresh orange peel, cacao nibs, and cardamom. Inspired by the holiday chocolate oranges you crack open on the table, it's bittersweet chocolate and zesty orange over charred oak and vanilla, with cardamom cutting through the dense roasted-malt backbone. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 15.7%
- Size: 12oz bottle
- Style: American imperial stout, aged in bourbon and whiskey barrels
- Adjuncts: fresh orange peel, cacao nibs, cardamom
- Origin: Avery Brewing Co., Boulder, Colorado — Barrel-Aged Series No. 56
A Chocolate Orange, Barrel-Aged
Avery's barrel-aged program is famous for going big, and Stoutwork Orange is one of its most decadent entries: a jet-black, full-bodied stout with the viscosity to match its 15.7% frame, layered with espresso, dark fruit, and molasses under the orange-oil brightness. The cardamom is the twist — an exotic, resinous spice note that keeps the sweetness in check. Sip it as the dessert course itself. See the full Avery Brewing lineup.
Tasting Notes
Nose: bittersweet chocolate and zesty orange zest, resinous cardamom, bourbon and toasted oak, espresso and molasses underneath. Palate: dark chocolate and bright orange oil into spicy cardamom and charred oak; deep, roasty burnt sugar and coffee. Finish: long and spirited — cocoa, citrus, and smooth whiskey warmth.
How to Enjoy
Pour into a snifter at cellar temperature (50-55°F) and let it warm as you drink — the orange and cardamom bloom as it opens. A natural pairing for dark chocolate desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avery's Barrel-Aged Series? A numbered series of barrel-aged strong beers from Avery Brewing; Imperial Stoutwork Orange is No. 56, bottled December 2019.
How strong is Imperial Stoutwork Orange? 15.7% ABV — sip it slowly, like a fine after-dinner pour.
Decadence in a 12oz bottle — order Avery Imperial Stoutwork Orange online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.