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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8.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

375ml bottle at share. Clear, tawny pour, a few stray bubbles. Apricots dominate the aroma, fruity, stone fruit. Taste is a hefty heaping of apricots with some minor floral notes.

Tried from Bottle on 11 Oct 2025 at 03:21


8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9

Black with a trace head. Tangy and very tart with strong currant and cherry notes. Very long finish. Full bodied. --- Beer merged from original tick of Imprecation on 12 Sep 2025 at 19:29 - Score: Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9

Tried from Draft on 12 Sep 2025 at 19:28


9.6
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 10 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 10

Один из напитков богов за мою кривозубо-крестьянскую жизнь. Нежный мед, сладкая пленочка кленового сиропа, свежая лесная малинка. Все в мега балансе. Просто невероятный вкус.

Tried on 25 Aug 2025 at 23:58


8.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8

Sampled at "Johnny's got a new place" beer celebration. Darker almost black color, no head. Aroma is heavy thick cherry, cranberry and honey. Flavor is intense cranberry, cherry and honey with lingering red fruit aftertaste. Crazy thick, rich and intense. Quite awesome.

Tried on 24 Aug 2025 at 13:10


8.8
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5

Thanks Virby44 for the bottle! Taster showing vinous red.

The nose shows intense floral notes of lavender.

The palate is medium bodied. Lavender forward with a balanced sweetness.

Tried from Bottle on 15 Aug 2025 at 12:15


9

Mortalis/Swiftwater Luau day 4 - Mortalis FLX ✅ Four tap takeovers in four days, and the best was saved for last. Very complex flavor, the berries are sweet and there’s a wonderfully rich vanilla backend.

Tried from Draft on 10 Aug 2025 at 16:16


8.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 9.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5

Bottle shared by Turd: Poured a deep dark maroon with a no head. Aroma is berries and nut cashews, honey. Taste sweetish, blueberry, cashew, sticky. honey, depth on the palate.

Tried from Bottle on 02 Aug 2025 at 03:15


9

Tried from Bottle on 18 Jul 2025 at 22:30


9

Tried from Bottle on 18 Jul 2025 at 16:43


8.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9

Bottle at share. Amber pour, flat. Aroma is bananas, followed by banana bread. Walnuts start to pop out in the taste, really making this taste like a slice of banana walnut bread. Pip's strikes again.

Tried from Bottle on 28 Jun 2025 at 02:25