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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9.5/10 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

9.6/10 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

9.1/10 Appearance 9 Aroma 10 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 9
Аромат сладкий, реально как будто панкейк с сиропом и бананами. Пенки нету. Вкус ещё слаще, снова прям хлебность есть от кейка, банановый крем, сироп кленовый. Очень интересный и уникальный вкус для мидовухи, есть намеки на бочку но мало. Как мне показалосб немного приторно стало под конец.
Tried on 08 Feb 2025 at 00:15

9.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 10 Flavor 10 Texture 10 Overall 9
Vertical with non-BA version. Intense, heavy and sweetish with jammy berries, bourbony vanilla, oaky woodiness, honey, nutty cashew notes, hints of blueberries. A lot more intense than the regular version, feels more complex and heavy. Great.
Tried on 15 Jan 2025 at 19:06

9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 10 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 9
Rated at Ryyppyliiteri. Intense jammy berry notes, blackcurrant, redcurrant and honey cherry, faint hints of vanilla. Quite heavy and sweet. Nice.
Tried on 15 Jan 2025 at 18:29

9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 10 Overall 9
Rated at Ryyppyliiteri. Vertical with BA. Smooth, sweetish and heavy with jammy berries, soft honey sweetness, hints of spices, nutty cashew notes and vanilla vibes. Quite complex and balanced, surprisingly smooth. Nice, but not as intense as I expected. Marlobobo has ruined me.
Tried on 15 Jan 2025 at 18:27

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Tap. Pours unclear reddish chestnut, no head, no lacing. Aroma is berries, raspberry, blueberry, field honey. Flavor is sweet, fruity, orange blossom. Some tartness. Good.
Tried from Draft on 12 Jan 2025 at 20:16

9/10
Intensely fruity, cherries, currants, vanilla. Some sweetness, finishes dry. Excellent.
Tried from Bottle on 11 Jan 2025 at 20:21

9/10
Intense jammy berry notes, blackcurrant, redcurrant and honey cherry, faint hints of vanilla. Quite heavy and sweet. Nice.
Tried from Bottle on 11 Jan 2025 at 20:17

9/10
Sweet, intense, boozy. Strong blueberry, hints of bourbon, nuttiness, rich and smooth. Marlobobo levwls of intensity, balanced, fantastic stuff.
Tried from Bottle on 11 Jan 2025 at 17:48