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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7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Pale golden amber color. Very boozy, tons of rum, vanilla and oak. With big honey and sugar cane notes. Sweet and boozy. Good stuff but not mind blowing

Tried on 30 Apr 2025 at 03:16


8

Sweet and a bit tart, fruity. Cranberries and vanilla, quite rich, very tasty, but lacks some punch and a little bit sharp. Very nice though.

Tried from Bottle on 26 Apr 2025 at 22:57


8

Intense cranberry jam, sweet sugary honey, marshmallows, berries and lingonberries, hints of vanilla and syrup.

Tried from Bottle on 26 Apr 2025 at 22:47


9

Aroma is bijzonder, fruitig of jonge dennetakken achtig, mooie bosachtige fruitige honingsmaken, bijzonder spul, bedankt voor het delen 👍🏻

Tried from Bottle on 04 Apr 2025 at 17:36


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

375ml bottle pours out copper color. Nose is great nice barrel sweet honey some banana split kick. Taste is more of the nice sweet notes hits all the banana split and a nice barrel.

Tried from Bottle on 31 Mar 2025 at 21:33


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

Sweet, nice bit of fruit, but bit honey as well. Big alcohol, lots of woody accents, sticky.

Tried on 30 Mar 2025 at 06:55


8

Tried from Bottle on 26 Mar 2025 at 06:26


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

Purplish-brown. No head. Aroma has a lot of honey, quite floral. I like the plum note, and the hit of acidity that cuts through rich honey. Solid fruit to it. Intense.

Tried on 09 Mar 2025 at 17:59


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

Thanks Virby44 for the bottle. Taster showing dark vinous red.

The nose shows intense notes of toasted cashews and light cacao/smoked wood.

The palate is full bodied and very oily. Vanilla forward with a light background of bramble black forest fruits and toasted nuts colored by some cacao to give it a bit of darkness. Like an oreo.

Tried from Bottle on 22 Feb 2025 at 06:34


9.6
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 10 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9.5

Thanks Virby44 for the bottle! Taster showing deep vinous red.

The nose shows intense notes of black forest berries, bramble, and bright cherries.

The palate is full bodied and slick. Moderate tartness and balanced sweetness of concentrated black forest berries with a bright cherry edge.

Tried from Bottle on 22 Feb 2025 at 05:48