Mead made from honey and grapes (typically wine varieties) Mead made from honey and apples (similar to honey cider) Mead made from honey and various spices (e.g., ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.) Mead made from a mixture of honey and fruit (e.g., pineapple, elderberry, etc.) Mead made to have a lower percentage of alcohol (typically 3.5% to 7% ABV) Sure can! Within the broad category of mead are a number of both ancient and modern “styles” that have their own names. Actually, the easiest way to think about meads and ciders is to compare them to other alcoholic beverages, both well known and relatively unknown: Sugar source The different names basically come from the source of sugar. How are meads and ciders different from beer and wine? All alcoholic beverages start with fermentation. In this context, fermentation is the process by which yeast convert sugars to ethanol and carbon dioxide. Likewise, cider is the alcoholic beverage fermented from apples. Mead, also known as “honeywine,” is a broad category of alcoholic beverages fermented from honey. Tours, Groups, & Parties: For information about hosting small groups, tours, or private events, please contact us here. Smoking or vaping marijuana on the premises is strictly forbidden. There is a small walkway nearby where you may smoke non-marijuana containing products, but you are not allowed to remove open containers of alcohol from our establishment. Smoking: In accordance with state law, there is no smoking or vaping of ANY substances allowed at Stonewise or in our patio area. We also encourage you to order takeout or delivery from any of Pahrump’s excellent food establishments!ĭrinks: In accordance with Nevada law, no outside alcoholic drinks may be brought to or consumed at Stonewise. Valid identification is current (non-expired), government-issued, and contains your photo and birth date (e.g., driver’s license, state ID, military ID, passport).įood: Although we have some small snacks available for purchase, you are always invited to bring your own food to enjoy with our drinks. IDs: We require valid identification to purchase/consume alcohol. We welcome those under 21 (such as families, kids, babies) to visit our taproom with parents or guardians to enjoy games, our kids’ area, snacks, and our non-alcoholic beverages (e.g., craft sodas, juice boxes). Age: You must be at least 21 to purchase/consume alcohol.