Brickstone Seasonal 6Pk

Brickstone Seasonal 6Pk is a rotating craft beer variety pack from award-winning Brickstone Brewery in Bourbonnais, Illinois, featuring a curated mix of their core and seasonal ales. The brewery earned a gold medal at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival and a bronze at the 2012 World Beer Cup for its American Pale Ale, establishing Brickstone as one of Illinois' most decorated small breweries.

Quick Facts: ABV: Varies by selection (approx. 6.0–6.5%)  |  Origin: Bourbonnais, Illinois, USA  |  Style: Mixed Craft Ale Variety Pack  |  Brewery: Brickstone Brewery

Production & Heritage

Brickstone Brewery operates a fully automated 50-barrel brewhouse with in-house canning capabilities in Bourbonnais, Illinois. The seasonal variety pack typically includes selections from their acclaimed lineup — such as their flagship APA, Hop Skip (Double Pale Ale), Permanent Vacation (Citra IPA), and Hop Screamer (Mosaic IPA) — with a fourth slot that rotates with each new release. Their APA, perhaps the brewery's most recognized beer, is brewed with light caramel malts and generous Amarillo hops, then dry-hopped for four days to build aromatic complexity.

Tasting Notes (Across the Range)

Aroma: Expect bready caramel malts as a baseline, layered with citrus zest, pine resin, and hints of stone fruit depending on the selection. The dry-hopped offerings, particularly the APA and Hop Screamer, deliver pronounced hop aromatics on first pour.

Taste: The entry across most selections leans into clean, bready malt sweetness before citrus and herbal hop character takes over at mid-palate. The APA lands with orange and lemongrass notes, while the Citra and Mosaic-hopped beers push tropical and stone fruit flavors forward. Body ranges from medium to medium-full, with lively carbonation keeping each sip crisp.

Finish: The finish is generally clean and hoppy, with lingering citrus peel bitterness that varies in intensity from the more approachable Permanent Vacation to the bolder Hop Screamer. Malt sweetness fades quickly, leaving a dry, refreshing close.

How to Drink Brickstone Seasonal

All selections in this pack drink best chilled to 40–45°F and poured into a tulip glass or standard pint to capture hop aromatics. The variety format makes it ideal for sampling across styles without committing to a full six-pack of one beer. Pair the APA with backyard grilling, the Citra IPA with spicy tacos, and the bolder Hop Screamer with rich, smoked meats where its Mosaic hop intensity can stand up to big flavors.

Best For

• Introducing friends to Illinois craft beer at a cookout or tasting
• Sampling multiple Brickstone styles before picking a favorite
• Bringing a crowd-pleasing variety to a BYOB dinner party
• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who appreciates hop-forward American ales

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Brickstone Seasonal taste like? The pack spans a range of hop-forward American ales, with dominant flavors of citrus zest, pine, caramel malt, and stone fruit across the different selections. The overall profile is crisp, clean, and hop-driven with moderate to bold bitterness depending on the individual beer.

How does Brickstone compare to Revolution Brewing variety packs? Both are respected Illinois craft breweries, but Brickstone operates on a smaller scale from its Bourbonnais brewhouse and carries specific GABF gold medal recognition for its flagship APA. Revolution, based in Chicago, tends to offer a broader style range in its mixed packs, while Brickstone's seasonal pack stays focused on hop-centric American ales.

Is Brickstone Seasonal good for craft beer beginners? Yes — the variety format lets newcomers explore different hop profiles side by side, and the APA and Permanent Vacation sit at approachable ABVs around 6.0–6.25% without overwhelming bitterness.

Where is Brickstone Seasonal made? Brickstone Brewery is located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, about 60 miles south of Chicago, where they brew and can all of their beers on a fully automated 50-barrel system.

What foods pair well with Brickstone Seasonal? Grilled burgers and bratwursts complement the malty backbone of the APA; fish tacos with lime crema echo the citrus hop notes of Permanent Vacation; sharp cheddar cheese stands up to the bolder double pale ale; and smoked pulled pork matches the resinous intensity of Hop Screamer.

What sizes does Brickstone Seasonal come in? The seasonal variety pack is available as a 6-pack of cans, with individual beers also sometimes available in single cans or on draft at the brewery's taproom.

Is Brickstone Seasonal worth the price? Brickstone Seasonal positions as a solid mid-tier craft variety pack, and the inclusion of a GABF gold medal-winning APA alongside rotating seasonal releases delivers strong value relative to comparable craft mixed packs from Illinois and the broader Midwest.

Why Brickstone Seasonal?

What separates this pack from the crowded craft variety shelf is pedigree — Brickstone's APA earned gold at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival and bronze at the 2012 World Beer Cup, rare dual recognition for a small-town Illinois brewery. The rotating fourth selection keeps repeat purchases interesting and showcases the brewhouse's range beyond its established core. Brewed and canned in-house on their 50-barrel system, there is a directness to these beers — Amarillo, Citra, and Mosaic hops are allowed to lead without excessive adjuncts or gimmicks. For drinkers who value clean, hop-forward American ales with genuine competition credentials, this pack earns its spot.