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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8.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5

Tried from Bottle on 11 Nov 2025 at 17:51


6.3
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

Bottle shared. Very dark red purple color, to head. Aroma and flavor are thick and concentrated berries of some kind. Hard to describe properly tbh. Okay. 7-6-6-7-6

Tried on 09 Nov 2025 at 09:10


8.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Taster during Billies Craft Beer Fest. Tastes vanilla, nuts, blueberry. Nice not too sweet, intense 8.4

Tried from Bottle on 07 Nov 2025 at 18:10


8.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Bottle shared thanks to random person at Billies, merci! Insane blueberry, soft honey, massive sweetness. Crazy sweet, soft fruit tartness. Full bodied.

Tried from Bottle on 07 Nov 2025 at 17:15


8.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Small sample. Mega sweet, cashews, sweet berries honey. Very creamy. Very sweet. Full bodied. Nice in very small amounts.

Tried from Draft on 07 Nov 2025 at 17:09


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

Small sample at Billies because there's no way I'm going to stand in such a line to get a glass for myself. Super sweet and thick raspberry mead. Crazy but nice but only for a sip, which is exactlky what I got so I can't complain.

Tried on 07 Nov 2025 at 15:14


7.3
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8

Taster showing dark amber.

The nose shows moderately intense medicinal notes of pear.

The palate is light bodied with a light alcoholic bite. Pear forward with a strong sweetness. Feels like it needs a little more balance.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Nov 2025 at 13:55


9.3
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 9.5 | Flavor - 10 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9

Thanks Virby44 for the bottle!

Taster showing pitch black.

The nose shows intense notes of toasted cashews with lighter notes of black forest berries.

The palate is silky smooth and medium bodied. Toasted cashew forward followed by intense notes of black forest berries for a long extravagant finish.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Nov 2025 at 12:30


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7.5
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle, huge thanks Vresk & Branko for sharing! Murky red wine to purple body, no head. Vinuous blackcurrant wine aroma, alcohol, low to no honey. Dryish even, though with enough sweetness, sourish berry, warming, bit uneventful but still tasty!

Tried from Bottle on 30 Oct 2025 at 20:52


7.5

Tried from Bottle on 21 Oct 2025 at 22:59