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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8.9
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Bottle - no label taken - pours purple - nose/taste of blueberry, honey, cashew, vanilla and tootsie roll - medium body

Tried from Bottle on 27 Aug 2017 at 20:01


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

Bottle. Pips is awesome. Reddish color. Big sticky legs on the glass. Huge bouquet of fresh sugary berries. Oranges, very vinous red grapes to me, cranberry. Smooth, lovely palate. Maybe some vanilla. Sweet, not cloying.

Tried from Bottle on 14 Aug 2017 at 01:13


8.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Bottle. Pours a deep purple color. Huge sugary legs. The aroma is massive berries, honey and some wood. Sugary, huge honey, clear blueberries, very slick viscous palate. Drinkable as all hell. Lovely.

Tried from Bottle on 14 Aug 2017 at 01:05


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5

RBSG. Pours a bright red purple color. A huge sugary berry nose. Massive sweet honey, fresh sugary essence of berries, vanilla, a slick wonderful palate. Lovely mead. Very drinkable. Even the appearance is amazing.

Tried on 14 Aug 2017 at 01:03


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

RBSG 17. Pours a bright purple red color. A huge boozy sugary berry woody nose. Exploding grapes and berry notes, sweet honey, a wonderful smooth palate. Just great. Light vanilla.

Tried on 07 Aug 2017 at 00:10


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Bottle at RBSG. Pours a reddish hue. A huge bouquet of berries, sweet, light alcohol. Sugary honey, sweet rich berries, syrup, a bit of sourish berry notes. Very smooth. Heat, but smooth. Lovely.

Tried from Bottle on 07 Aug 2017 at 00:08


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

375ml bottle pours out a ruby red. Nose is big cranberries honey sweetness. Taste is nice the tart berries cut some of the heavy honey sweetness. A very nice combo of the sweet and tart. Another homerun for Pips.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Aug 2017 at 13:07


8.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8.5

Magnum at RBSG 17 Grand Tasting. Had sampled this once before, so anxious to tick it for good. As great as I remembered, really full aroma of blueberries and cashews. Taste too is spot on, like you were eating fresh blueberries. This mead’s got it going on!

Tried on 02 Aug 2017 at 23:55


8.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8.5

Bottle at RBSG 17 grand tasting. Another home run. These guys know their stuff. Pink pour, flat. Fruity aroma reflects both the berries and darker pit fruit, and some of the honey. Taste is sweet and full, rich and decadent. Flows like a river over the tongue. Beautiful.

Tried from Bottle on 02 Aug 2017 at 23:09


8.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9

RBSG 17 grand tasting. Rich ruby color, pours flat. Cranberry is prominent, some orange peel, honey, floral notes. Recalls cranberry relish. fresh, juicy, mild bitter bite, but sweet and super delicious.

Tried on 01 Aug 2017 at 22:11