Pips Meadery

Meadery in Gurnee, Illinois, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Pips Meadery

Established in 2018

Contact
1350 Tri State Pkwy, Ste 124, Gurnee, IL, 60031, United States
Description
We certainly know that we wouldn’t be here if not for all of those that have come before us. What started many years ago as an obsession to try every beer and mead in existence has now led to an opportunity to come to the table with our own interpretation of what a mead can be. Playing most frequently in the dessert category, we are willing to push the boundaries at times and stretch past balance to bring out intense flavors and unique combinations in our products.

The name Pips is not only a nod to the seeds in fruits, but also to counting devices like the symbols on playing cards or the dots on a die. Though, most importantly, it is a nod to our son, Parker, who was born with special needs. Not knowing what his future holds, Pips will forever be a home to him as a family owned business.

We firmly believe in continuous improvement at Pips. We simply make what we enjoy drinking, and are beyond humbled when we can put a smile on even one other face as a result. That said, we actively seek out learning opportunities and always plan on listening to feedback from our customers. Every voice matters, for it is because of you that we are able to do what we love to do.

We thank you for your support and for joining us on this journey.

– Pips

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Tried on 13 Jun 2024 at 20:44


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From backlog. Bottle, at a share in Brøttum, Norway. Reddish/ brown with no head. Berries, Nuts, sweetness, Smooth!

Tried from Bottle on 09 Jun 2024 at 12:10


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From backlog. Bottle, at a share in Brøttum. Reddish/ brown with no head. Blueberries, cashews, nutty, sweetness.

Tried from Bottle on 09 Jun 2024 at 12:08


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From backlog. Bottle, at a share in Brøttum. Deep purple with little head. Blueberries, vanilla, Nuts, barrel, sweetness.

Tried from Bottle on 09 Jun 2024 at 12:03


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From backlog. Bottle, at a tasting in Brøttum. Brownish with little head. Blueberries, Chocolate, Nuts, Caramel, sweetness.

Tried from Bottle on 09 Jun 2024 at 12:00


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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

375ml bottle pours out ruby red. Nose is great big jammy sweet berries some acid and honey. Taste is more of the nice sweet jammy berries honey some tartness from the seeds.

Tried from Bottle on 08 Jun 2024 at 23:56


9.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 10 | Flavor - 10 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9.5

On tap at SP Invitational. Pours purple with small pink head. The aroma is intense cashew, coconut, blueberry, honey, booze. Slick, strong coconut, cashew, blueberry, boozy, nice sweetness, impressive.

Tried from Draft on 05 Jun 2024 at 02:51


8.4
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5

Thanks Justin for sharing! Belgian tulip showing dark vinous red.

The nose shows intense notes of boysenberry and marshmallow.

The palate is full bodied. Sweet with forward flavors of boysenberry and light vanilla throughout.

Tried from Bottle on 21 Apr 2024 at 09:37


7.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

375 ml bottle shared by TJ. Aroma has cranberry and honey. The tartness of the cranberry balance the honey. The tartness really makes this nice!

Tried from Bottle on 13 Apr 2024 at 18:12


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Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8

Bottle pour shared by Chalumeaux--thanks, TJ! Clear amber with no head/lacing. Aroma is strong honey, cranberry, cherry and marzipan. Taste follows aroma. Smooth texture, soft carbonation and finish as taste. Wow! If all meads were like this, I would be a mead fan! Well balanced exceptional aroma and flavor!

Tried from Bottle on 13 Apr 2024 at 18:10