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

375ml bottle pours out peach color. Nose is great big peach jam and some honey sweetness. Taste is more of the nice sweet honey big rich peach wow this one is great.

Tried from Bottle on 09 Nov 2024 at 08:16


8

Sweet, honey and orange notes, some vanilla and floral notes. Intense.

Tried on 07 Nov 2024 at 17:16


9.9
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 10 | Flavor - 10 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 10

On tap at the meadery. Pretty much black with some bubbly ring. Super intensive blueberries, honey, silky smooth texture, viscous, bit tannic. Quite sweet with nice tart note. Pretty much a nectar of gods.

Tried from Draft at Pips Meadery on 02 Nov 2024 at 23:00


9.4
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 9.5 | Flavor - 9.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9.5

On tap at the brewery. Black. Intensive fruity notes, honey, dark berries, some figs, dried fruit.

Tried from Draft at Pips Meadery on 02 Nov 2024 at 23:00


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

On tap at Pips. Deep dark brown with no head. Honey, some cocoa notes, lots of wood, oak, some dates. Medium sweetness. Nice and deep.

Tried from Draft at Pips Meadery on 02 Nov 2024 at 23:00


9.8
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 10 | Flavor - 10 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9.5

Draft at the meadery. Bronze with golden hue. Some banana, maple, intensive honey, some vanilla, tad nutty. Not too sweet. Beautiful.

Tried from Draft at Pips Meadery on 02 Nov 2024 at 23:00


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

On tap at the meadery. Deep dark red with almost no head. Woody and tannic, alcohol on nose, juicy black fruit, vanilla, some cherries, bourbon.

Tried from Draft at Pips Meadery on 02 Nov 2024 at 23:00


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

Bottle pour at the meadery. Pretty much black with some purple bubbles. Honey and some berries, drinks nicely, not that sweet. Not as complex as some other Pips.

Tried from Bottle at Pips Meadery on 02 Nov 2024 at 23:00


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

Dark orange. Super intensive walnuts in aroma, more in flavour, not overly sweet, tad salty. banana in the back. Great!

Tried from Draft at Pips Meadery on 02 Nov 2024 at 23:00


9.3
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9.5 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9

On tap at Pips. Pours black with tan foamy ring. Honey, some dried fruit, blackberries, minty, herbal, tart. Very interesting, loved the mint twist.

Tried from Draft at Pips Meadery on 02 Nov 2024 at 23:00