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Bistro Grande - Blackberry & Blackcurrant PB&J

Energy City Brewing

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Batavia, IL


Tavour Rating

4.16

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Style

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Fruited Berliner Weisse

ABV

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8.0%

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A Note on This Beer

I’ll let you in on a little secret — blackberry jam is the BEST kind of jam for a PB&J. 

According to Bon Appétit, even MasterChef finalist Casey Rebecca Nunes believes the right way to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is with blackberry jam. 

Apparently, Energy City is in on the secret, too. To make this latest variant in their ever-popular Bistro Grande series, they used heaps of blackberries AND black currants! Then, they added gooey gobs of real peanut butter post-fermentation for a silky mouthfeel and creamy, sweet deliciousness.

Blackberry & Blackcurrant PB&J bursts with juice, delivering strong flavors of jammy dark berries and a mild pucker upfront. That gives way to silky waves of peanut butter flavor and hints of soft brioche bread. 

And, the mouthfeel is ridiculous — it’s so thick, it’s almost chewy! Each sip tastes like one of the best PB&J’s I’ve had, maybe even better than my mom used to make!

Up and down the line, craft fans are swooning for this PB&J made proper —  @Frank F. calls it his “Favorite PB&J to date! Perfect balance between the currents/berries & the peanut butter.” And @Brendan M. simply recognizes it as Energy City’s “most precise PB&J flavor yet!”

People in Illinois are already clued in on the secret of making the best PB&J. The only way you’ll find it out for yourself is if you manage to score a stash of today’s jammy, nutty delight.

Rated 4.25 on Untappd!

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Reviews

4.16

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molly352

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4.75
Omg. To. Die. For.
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wherewolfbf

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5.0
Easily one of the smoothest beers in my crate so dar(not hard when there’s enough jam in it you could spread it on a sandwich) but genuinely just delicious! A sweet treat that was a big favorite in the house, we have one left that we’re going to split to make some ice cream floats(seriously that sweet). Not exactly what I expect from a beer, but a really fun one. The peanut butter was very tame in comparison to the jammy fruits, but quite nice.
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mike5751

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4.5
It really tastes like PB&J sour and in a great way!
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danny946

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4.5
Super tasty, I’ll definitely buy this one again.
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rachel1581

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2.75
Super thick!
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crystal559

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4.5
Smooth and very flavorful. Instant favorite!
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bryan2592

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5.0
Only regret is that I didn’t get more! this beer is absolutely delicious,fun to drink and tastes just like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! brings me back to when I was a kid in school!
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devlan

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4.25
Blackberry jam is my favorite with nice notes of peanut butter. This beer is a must try for PB&J fans.
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blaine77

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4.5
Don’t know how they did it, but damn this is so good!! Flavor is spot on!
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erik1006

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5.0
Smells like pbnj, main taste butter pecan ice cream, after taste chocolate/  cappuccino. New favorite for sure hope to find it again. 
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Vacsin8

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0.25
Vape juice terps.... puke
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Akgrown

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5.0
Yes please. I should have gotten a case.
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DevelsCup

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5.0
The beer welcomes you with the scent of peanut butter. Kind of like you had some Skrewball Whisky nearby. Flavorful but not overpowering. It pours into a beautiful shade of black currant with almost a silky look. Taking in the scent feels like a fresh pb&j was made with bread out the oven. How it also has the bread scent down is amazing. Now the taste...is a wonderful ride on your taste buds. Every sip is satisfying and pleasing. I am fully invested and look forward to the brewery from here on out. Thank you Tavour!
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stephanie1755

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5.0
Loved this. Solid berry flavor with a hint of peanut butter (without being over powering). One of my new favorites.
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frank1280

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4.5
The strongest PBJ flavor I’ve ever gotten out of a beer.
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Runs4Beer

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5.0
Wow this is is great! Loved the peanut butter mouthfeel.
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Matt_The_Cat

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3.0
Too sour and not enough pb
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consumingcinema

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4.0
One of the few peanut alcohols of any kind I've ever liked. Tastes just like PB&J. Sweet and tart. Very torn on this one. Rides a fine line between genius and insanity. Has a bit of an acrid aftertaste that brings it down a little bit. 1.75 Thumbs Up!
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chris11439

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4.0
PB upfront. Different than I was expecting. Does taste like pb and j.
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BeersBordsBeards

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4.0
The peanut butter at the end really finishes this off for me.
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ryanvoight

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4.0
Big, nutty aroma with a bit of berry. Tastes just like a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. Sweet, syrupy finish. It’s not one I would pick all the time, but it’s definitely fun.
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cfakier87

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2.0
Thick and not quite what I was hoping for. Lots of blackberry but lacking on the peanut butter.
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adrian903

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5.0
Tastes just like Mom used to make!!!
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HoppyHazyVibe

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5.0
Lick Smacking Good!!! Such a velvety feel with a flavor that will stay with you.
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Jasmine

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4.5
yum yum! I love the combo of peanut butter and tart / slightly sweet berries, in a thick luxurious beer. Outstanding!
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Christophercatz

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5.0
the peanut butter flavor is off the charts. wish I could get more
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mercedes73

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5.0
Tastes exactly like drinking a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I am amazed. It’s fantastic! Favorite of my crate.
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alden22

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1.0
Wasn’t really a fan personally, I think the black currant might be making it weird for me since it’s something I’ve never had
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bj1164

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4.25
Just started so not giving it a 5 yet, but it’s probably the favorite of my crate so far. Great PB&J flavor and very drinkable. Not too sour. Just right.
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amy140

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5.0
Tastes like a pb&j sandwich. Yummmmmmmmmmy
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Dawnasaur

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5.0
This is EVERYTHING! Beautiful fruit flavor with hint of peanut butter. Wish I had maxed this one out.
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elliott150

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5.0
Absolutely delicious. I'm generally a grape jelly guy, but I was shocked at a) how delicious this beer is and b) how it actually totally translates the flavor of a PB&J. 100% recommend
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brandon5158

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4.5
The peanut butter really complemented that fruity Berliner Weiss style. Very well done
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javier458

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4.0
Surprisingly good. Would buy this again
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mitchell602

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4.0
Very good peanut flavor!
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jerome146

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4.0
Good strong flavors!
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frank1665

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4.0
Tastes like straight peanuts. I love peanuts. Wish it had more berry flavor.
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darwin41

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4.0
Not as good as another PB&J I had. Hoping for more. Still good though. 8.0 makes up for it.
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chris50

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5.0
These people know how to brew with PB and fruit. Everything I taste from them is top shelf. Amazing flavor, just like drinking a PB& J sammich
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daton

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3.75
Peanut butter wasn’t great
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PrinceFan96

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5.0
I could have sworn I was eating a PB&J, my only regret is not buying more! If this app keeps recommending me beers like this I’m gonna go broke!😂
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RUDEBOY

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4.0
You can really taste the PB&J
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deena

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4.0
Peanut butter definitely comes through
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mark5680

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5.0
Delicioussssss
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Elprofemaycol

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4.5
Delightful peanut butter to the nose and palate. Then comes in the blackberry and not overpowering is the black currant. This beer meets my approval.
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Chefboyrd

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5.0
My favorite pb&j beer so far
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ryan1956

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3.0
Interesting flavors, but something in there tastes a bit off and unpleasant. Drank about 2/3 and drain poured the rest.
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jeffrey14

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4.0
Very good. The amount of residue left in my glass was a little shocking though
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sarahsmile

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5.0
It's the first day of kindergarten, I'm wearing my LA Gear hightops, it's lunchtime -- and Mom packed me a PBJ .. that's what this beer tastes like .. Energy City completely nailed the flavors! I'm not a huge PB beer fan, but my hubby is, and we really enjoyed sharing this one. Fruity, nutty, doughy .. cold & delicious .. well done!
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AJax

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5.0
So incredibly good!!! Tastes just like a pb&j sandwich - without that wonderbread getting stuck to the roof of your mouth!
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