Pips Meadery Blue Suede Shews | Mead Melomel 14% ABV

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

4.8Untappd

Blue Suede Shews pours a deep, jewel-toned indigo-violet with exceptional clarity and minimal head — as expected of a still melomel — allowing the rich colour of wild blueberries to speak for itself. On the nose, this masterwork from Gurnee, Illinois offers an immediate and intoxicating bouquet of macerated blueberry preserves, orange blossom honey, roasted cashew, delicate floral nectar, and a subtle vanilla-cream undercurrent. The palate is lush and full-bodied, coated in velvety sweetness that never tips into cloying territory thanks to a naturally bright acidity threading through the mid-palate. Blueberry jam leads, followed by a remarkable savoury-nutty depth from the cashew that elevates this far beyond a simple fruit mead.

The honey character — distinctly orange blossom — brings a perfumed elegance rarely encountered in the style. The finish is long, warm, and gently honeyed, with the cashew lingering in a toasty, almost confectionery-like echo. At 14% ABV, this is a measured sipper demanding patient attention; equally suited to immediate enjoyment or short-term cellaring to allow the fruit and nut integration to deepen further. Rated an extraordinary 4.8/5 on Untappd, Blue Suede Shews stands among the world’s most celebrated meads. Discover it at winesandspirits.ch — explore the full Untappd profile at https://untappd.com/b/pips-meadery-blue-suede-shews/1531557.

Food Pairing

Pips Meadery Blue Suede Shews pairs beautifully with a classic cheeseboard anchored by aged Gruyère and candied walnuts, where the savoury cashew notes in this pips meadery blue suede melomel mirror the nutty richness of the cheese. It also excels alongside a warm blueberry tart or clafoutis, amplifying the wild-berry sweetness and letting the orange blossom honey shine in every sip.

Pips Meadery Blue Suede Shews