Brickstone Jam'D Blackberry 4Pk

Brickstone Jam'D Blackberry 4Pk is a fruit-forward beer from BrickStone Brewery in Bourbonnais, Illinois, sold as a four-pack of cans. Part of the brewery's Jam'd Series, this blackberry expression draws on BrickStone's reputation as a multi-medal-winning operation, including gold at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival and bronze at the 2012 World Beer Cup.

Quick Facts: Style: Fruit Beer  |  Origin: Bourbonnais, Illinois  |  Series: Jam'd  |  Brewery: BrickStone Restaurant & Brewery

Production & Heritage

BrickStone Restaurant & Brewery operates out of Bourbonnais, Illinois, where it brews on a state-of-the-art Newlands brew house with a 25-barrel capacity on-site system and a fully automated 50-barrel production brewery equipped with canning capabilities. The brewery emphasizes sourcing quality hops and malts, and the Jam'd Series was developed to showcase the juicy, seasonal character of real fruit against a clean, crisp beer base. The Blackberry variant focuses specifically on delivering that ripe, jammy blackberry intensity without overwhelming the underlying beer structure.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh blackberry leads immediately, with ripe, jammy fruit character and a subtle tartness underneath. A faint grain sweetness sits behind the fruit, keeping the aroma grounded in its beer origins.

Taste: The entry is juicy and fruit-forward, with blackberry dominating the initial impression. Mid-palate, the clean malt base emerges to balance the fruit sweetness, while a gentle tartness adds dimension. The overall impression is easy-drinking and refreshing, avoiding excessive sweetness.

Finish: The finish is crisp and relatively short, letting the blackberry fade naturally without lingering bitterness. A touch of tart berry remains, encouraging another sip.

How to Drink Jam'D Blackberry

Serve cold, straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to release the fruit aromatics. This beer also works well as a component in beer cocktails: try it in a Blackberry Shandy blended with fresh lemonade for a summer cooler; use it in a Berry Michelada with lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire for a fruit-driven savory twist; or mix it into a Blackberry Radler with grapefruit soda for a low-effort, high-reward spritz.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts where a refreshing fruit beer complements grilled food
• Introducing craft beer newcomers to fruit-forward styles
• Summer porch sessions when something lighter and fruitier fits the mood
• Pairing with brunch spreads alongside pancakes, waffles, or berry dishes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jam'D Blackberry taste like? It delivers juicy, jammy blackberry flavor balanced by a clean, crisp malt base and gentle tartness, making it an easy-drinking, refreshing fruit beer.

How does Jam'D Blackberry compare to other fruit beers? BrickStone's version leans toward a cleaner, crisper base beer than many fruit ales, allowing the blackberry to be the focus rather than competing with heavy malt sweetness or hop bitterness.

Is Jam'D Blackberry good for craft beer beginners? Yes — its approachable fruit-forward profile and refreshing, easy-drinking character make it a natural starting point for anyone exploring craft fruit beers.

Where is Jam'D Blackberry made? It is brewed by BrickStone Restaurant & Brewery in Bourbonnais, Illinois, a town in the Kankakee County area roughly 60 miles south of Chicago.

What foods pair well with Jam'D Blackberry? Grilled chicken or pork benefits from the beer's fruit sweetness cutting through smoky char. Soft goat cheese complements the tartness nicely. Berry-topped desserts like cheesecake echo the blackberry flavor. A simple mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette mirrors the beer's tangy-sweet balance. Spicy Thai dishes also contrast well against the fruit and crisp finish.

What sizes does Jam'D Blackberry come in? The standard retail format is a four-pack of cans.

Is Jam'D Blackberry worth the price? It positions as an accessible, everyday craft fruit beer — not a limited-release splurge but a solid value from an established, award-winning Illinois brewery.

Why Jam'D Blackberry?

BrickStone has proven its brewing credentials with multiple Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup medals, and the Jam'd Series channels that technical ability into a fruit-focused lineup built for drinkability. The Blackberry expression succeeds by keeping its base beer clean and crisp, letting the fruit lead without tipping into cloying sweetness. Brewed on a modern Newlands system in one of Illinois' most accomplished small breweries, this is a fruit beer with real brewing pedigree behind it. For anyone looking for a blackberry beer that tastes like actual fruit rather than artificial flavoring, BrickStone's version delivers straightforwardly and refreshingly.