Avery Brewing Double D's
Avery Brewing Double D's is a 12oz barrel-aged spiced ale bottled at 10.3% ABV — No. 32 in Avery Brewing's Barrel-Aged Series, an ale aged in bourbon barrels with ginger added, produced in a single run of just 633 cases and bottled on 18 December 2015 in Boulder, Colorado. This one-off 2015 release is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 10.3%
- Size: 12oz bottle
- Series: Barrel-Aged Series No. 32
- Style: Barrel-aged spiced ale
- Treatment: Aged in bourbon barrels with ginger added
- Production: 633 cases (single release — the smallest run of the three Averys in this batch)
- Bottled: 18 December 2015
- Brewery: Avery Brewing, Boulder, Colorado
Barrel-Aged Series No. 32: Bourbon Barrels and Ginger
Where its series siblings chased sour cultures, Double D's went the strong-ale route: a big ale rested in bourbon barrels with ginger in the mix — the label (via retailer reproduction) lists Rocky Mountain water, malted barley, specialty Belgian malted barley, ginger, hops and yeast. At 10.3% ABV it is the heavyweight of Avery's 2015–2016 series run, and with 633 cases it was the smallest release of the three. See the brewery on the Avery Brewing vendor page, or browse our craft beer collection.
Tasting Notes
Avery publishes no official tasting notes for Double D's. Its profile is defined by the recipe: bourbon-barrel warmth and oak over a strong ale, cut with ginger spice — a winter-weight pour rather than a refresher.
How to Enjoy
Serve cool rather than cold, in a snifter or tulip, and sip it slowly — at 10.3% this is a sharing bottle or a nightcap. More strong ales are in our craft beer collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Double D's a sour beer?
No — unlike Barrel-Aged Series Nos. 33 and 35, Double D's is a barrel-aged spiced ale with no souring cultures; its character comes from bourbon barrels and ginger.
How strong is Double D's?
10.3% ABV — the strongest of the three Avery Barrel-Aged Series bottles in this set.
Is it still brewed?
No — it was a single numbered release (No. 32) of 633 cases, bottled in December 2015.
The small-run ginger strong ale from Avery's barrel cellar — order Avery Brewing Double D's online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.