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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7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9

Little 187ml bottle pours out copper pink. Nose is sweet honey berries cream jammy notes. Taste is more of the nice sweet honey berries vanilla cream.

Tried from Bottle on 24 Aug 2019 at 02:58


8.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9.5

187ml bottle pours out golden honey color. Nose is great sweet honey clean vanilla barrel touch. Taste is more of the nice sweet honey rich complex barrel vanilla. This is one of the first American meads I have had that compares to a polish traditional.

Tried from Bottle on 24 Aug 2019 at 02:28


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Thanks Justin for sharing the! Teku showing deep amber. The nose shows intense notes of alcoholic bourbon. The palate is full bodied. Extremely maple forward and very sweet with subtle bourbon background. Moderately intense notes of fried apple.

Tried on 05 Aug 2019 at 01:38


8

Mocno kwaskowaty, ta wanilie czuc ale nie jakos mocno, chlalny, kwiatowy i bardzo owocowy, nieco przymalo mi ciala i slodyczy, ale i tak ewidentnie najlepsiejszy z trojki, 4.3+

Tried at Kasprzaka on 10 Jul 2019 at 20:43


8

Aromat kwitowo owocowy, gryczany i wcae nie taki intensywny. W ustach wyjatkowo jak na taki miodek malo slodki, mocno kwaskowaty, w cholere owocowy (strzelalbym blednie ze wisniowo malinowo jagodowy). Bardzo ciekawy miodek, charakterystyczny i b smaczny

Tried at Kasprzaka on 10 Jul 2019 at 17:49


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 9

Road pour basically, from Linh’s birthday. Thanks “slightly” drunk kermis. Deep red with no head. Big sweet red fruits, honey, roasted bell peppers, gumball coating, toasted marshmallow. Massive toothbreaking sweet. Full body and no carbonation. Nice try but too much crap, still keepin it Schramms in my ole camp.

Tried on 05 Jul 2019 at 22:15


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Bottle shared thanks to kermis. Deep ruby. Oak, dank berries, vanilla, flowery, thick honey, blackberries, dusty, earthy, honey. Medium sweet and light bitter and sour. Full bodied.

Tried from Bottle on 05 Jul 2019 at 21:58


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

Bottle thanks to Matty. Pours a dark amber with no head. The aroma is plum skin, grape, honey, booze. Medium body, plum, berry, honey, nice sweetness, very nice.

Tried from Bottle on 08 Jun 2019 at 20:11


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

Bottle shared at Aaron's birthday at Lucky Bamboo. Thanks John! Pours a clear gold. Strong honey aromas with mango and vanilla cream as it warms. Sweet, but ABV hidden well. Fresh squeezed mango and cream on the palate as well with stone fruit notes and honey. Very creative mead.

Tried from Bottle on 08 Jun 2019 at 02:27


9

4.4. Super rownowaga slodyczy i kwasnosci, miodowosci i owocowosci, ciekawe dosc, te marshmallow czuc nieco acz nieprzegiete... wysoka polka.

Tried at Powiśle on 22 May 2019 at 20:13