Welcome

Stonewise is a small, community-based, family-focused craft mead and cider maker and taproom in Pahrump, NV.  We offer draft meads and ciders produced on-site that are crisp, refreshing, “sessionable” (less than 7% ABV), and served by the glass straight from our own taps.  

Our meads and ciders are now available to go with curbside pick-up!

Taproom Information

Hours

Thursday: 4:30pm – 7pm (or later)

Friday: 4:30pm – 8pm (or later)

Saturday: 3:30pm – 7pm (or later)

Sunday: 2:30pm – 5pm (or later)

Monday: Closed for Production

Tuesday: Closed for Production

Wednesday: Closed for Production

Location

Address: 421 S Frontage Rd, Ste 2, Pahrump NV 89048

Call or Text: 775-GOT-MEAD (775-468-6323)

Policies

Age:You must be at least 21 to purchase/consume alcohol.We welcome those under 21 (such as families, kids, babies) to visit our taproom withparents or guardians to enjoy games, our kids’ area, snacks, and our non-alcoholic beverages (e.g., craft sodas, juice boxes).

IDs:We require valid identification to purchase/consume alcohol. 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).

Food: Although we have some small snacks available for purchase, you are always invited to bring your own food to enjoy with our drinks. We also encourage you to order takeout or delivery from any of Pahrump’s excellent food establishments!

Drinks:In accordance with Nevada law, no outside alcoholic drinks may be brought to or consumed at Stonewise.

Smoking:In accordance with state law, there is no smoking or vaping of ANY substances allowed at Stonewise or in our patio area. 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 or vaping marijuana on the premises is strictly forbidden.

Tours, Groups, & Parties: For information about hosting small groups, tours, or private events, please contact us here.

What's On Tap?

Updated: September 9, 2022

House-Made Session Meads & Ciders

1. Battle Born (6.4% ABV)

Off-dry hydromel made from a blend of wildflower honeys and orange blossom honey.

2. Hot Rod (6.8% ABV)

Off-dry melomel made from a blend of wildflower honeys, black cherries, tart cherries, and lemons.

(This one likes to party)

3. Lil' Margaret (6.7% ABV)

Sweet melomel made from a blend of wildflower honeys, blue agave nectar, limes, and a hint of oranges.

4. Eden (5.8% ABV)

Sweet melomel made from a blend of wildflower honeys and pomegranates.

5. The Big Petrowski (5.8% ABV)

Sweet mead made from a blend of wildflower honeys, milk sugar, coffee, and vanilla.

6. Tasmanian Devil (5.6% ABV) – NEW EXPERIMENTAL!

Hopped/spiced mead made from a blend of wildflower honeys, buckwheat honey, Waimea hops, and a mix of locally-grown peppers (Serrano, Jalapeño, and Thai peppers).

7. NoMaD (6.1% ABV)

Off-dry modern cider made from apples with just a hint of orange blossom honey.

8. Cranky Apple (4.7% ABV)

Sweet, modern cider made from apples and cranberries with a touch of Pahrump wildflower honey.

9. "3.14" / Apple Pi (5.5% ABV)

Rich, modern cider made from apples, cinnamon, vanilla, brown sugar, and milk sugar.

10. Mad Mex (4% ABV) – ALMOST GONE!

Michelada made from Ferda and your favorite Michelada ingredients.

11. Blueberry Tart (5.3% ABV)

Off-dry, modern blueberry “cider” made from nothing but blueberries.

12. Snow Mountain (5.6% ABV)

Pale Ale-style cider made from apples, Buckwheat honey, and Cascade hops using ale yeast.

House-Made Bottled Meads

Viking-Style, Limited Release

NEW SERIES COMING SOON!

Nevada Craft Beer Selection

Silver State (4.8% ABV) – CraftHaus Brewery, Henderson, NV

“Silver State, Blonde Ale carries round notes of caramel and finishes smooth.”

Hoppy Times (7% ABV) - Bad Beat Brewing, Henderson, NV

“Hoppy Times is a classic West Coast IPA with some modern flare. We don’t beat you over the head with giant bittering additions. Bone dry attenuation, and water chemistry favoring sulfates helps deliver the balance we achieve. We then pass those hop savings right back to you in the form of late kettle or dry hop additions. Palisade, Citra, Cascade, and Chinook come together for an orange and pine party with subtler aromas of lime, grapefruit rind, pineapple, and apricot. If this beer isn’t hoppy enough, it’s you not us. “

Red Hydrant (5.6% ABV) – Big Dog's Brewing Co., Las Vegas, NV

“A deep mahogany brew, rich with caramel malts and a hint of English hops with notes of toffee and toasted malt.”

Outlaw (5% ABV) – Great Basin Brewing Co., Reno, NV

“One of the most award-winning cream-style stouts in the world, Outlaw Milk Stout is infamous for its silky rich mouthfeel and unmistakable flavor that we craft from the generous use of roast and caramel malt.”

Tripel Dog Dare (9.1% ABV) – Big Dog's Brewing Co., Las Vegas, NV

“A traditional Belgian-inspired ale that pours golden and crisp with a collection of banana, citrus, pear, and spice aromas.  With a clean, floral hop character, assertive bitterness, and a touch of sweetness, the beer’s 9.1% alcohol by volume is deceptively masked.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are meads and ciders?
Mead, also known as “honeywine,” is a broad category of alcoholic beverages fermented from honey.  Likewise, cider is the alcoholic beverage fermented from apples.

What does “fermented” mean?
In this context, fermentation is the process by which yeast convert sugars to ethanol and carbon dioxide.  All alcoholic beverages start with fermentation.

How are meads and ciders different from beer and wine?
The different names basically come from the source of sugar.  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 sourceResulting drinkHoneyMeadApplesCiderGrainsBeerRiceSakeGrapesWinePearsPerryPlumsJerkum

Could you make it more complicated? 
Sure can! Within the broad category of mead are a number of both ancient and modern “styles” that have their own names. Here are only a few:

NameDescriptionHydromelMead made to have a lower percentage of alcohol (typically 3.5% to 7% ABV)MelomelMead made from a mixture of honey and fruit (e.g., pineapple, elderberry, etc.)MetheglinMead made from honey and various spices (e.g., ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.)CyserMead made from honey and apples (similar to honey cider)PymentMead made from honey and grapes (typically wine varieties)BraggotMead made from honey and malted grain (e.g., barley)*BochetMead made from caramelized honeyAcermelMead made with maple syrup

*Both Federal and NV State law prohibit the use of grains by a winery; therefore, commercial braggots can only legally be brewed by a licensed brewery.

What are you serving right now? 
Check above, under “What’s On Tap?“

Do you allow children/minors? 
Absolutely!  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., soda, juice boxes).

Why do you close so early? 
Our taproom is a place for grown-ups to enjoy a civilized drink with family and friends. Closing on the early side allows us to preserve this atmosphere.

Do you have a patio? 
Yes! Weather permitting, the covered area directly in front of our windows has tables and chairs for your enjoyment.

How can I be an excellent patio patron? 
We are so happy you asked! 

Briefly, excellent patrons are polite, considerate of others, and do nothing that will cause Nye County to regret giving Stonewise a liquor license.

More specifically:
– Good patrons return empty glassware from the patio to the bar, and they NEVER steal glassware.
– They do not remove open containers of alcohol from the patio area (covered area in front of our windows) lest they jeopardize Stonewise’s liquor license and our very existence.  They especially do not carry alcoholic beverages to another establishment under any circumstances.
– They are understanding when the bartender asks to see each person (and their IDs) who is ordering an alcoholic drink to be sure they are not under 21 or visibly intoxicated.
– Good patrons do not smoke at Stonewise (instead, they go to the walkway between Chatthai and Precious Tattoos), they put cigarette butts in the butt receptacles, not on the ground, and they especially do not smoke or vape marijuana on the premises (as this is completely illegal and very much frowned upon by the federal government and will get you permanently banned from Stonewise). 
– They do not consume alcoholic beverages not served to them by the bartender, including cans or bottles purchased in the taproom for off-site consumption.

Do you allow dogs?
We allow well-behaved, quiet dogs on the patio.  Dogs MUST be on a leash.  They are NOT allowed in the taproom, no matter how cute or tiny they may be.

Do you serve food? 
We have small food items for purchase (please ask for current options) and you are invited to bring a picnic, order takeout next door, or have delivery from any of Pahrump’s other food establishments!  Please bring your own napkins and utensils because we may not have any.

Do you plan to serve full meals?
Not really. We make alcohol for a living and have no interest in running a full kitchen.

What do you serve?
We serve all of our current meads and ciders (usually 10-12 choices) on tap by the glass or in flights.  We have several flavors of Honest juice boxes for kids, craft sodas on tap, ice-cream floats (for mead, cider, and soda), several kinds of snacks, and water, which is always free.

Do you do drinks to go?
Yes, we sell 500mL cans and Stonewise-branded 750mL growlers of our meads and ciders, filled to order, at the tap room.  We will also refill your clean, well-maintained growler and we don’t care whose name is on the outside (though, there is a discount if it’s ours)! 

When will you bring back my favorite mead or cider? 
Unfortunately, it’s the very nature of mead and cider that honey and fruit flavors change from one season to the next.  As small-batch producers, our focus is on developing new and exciting recipes that utilize the ingredients we have available.  That being said, some recipes are so popular that we keep making new versions of them, so keep your eyes open and try to catch them before they’re gone.

What’s on TV at Stonewise?
We usually play music and the main TV shows information about the artists we’re listening to; the future TV in the kids’ area will likely show something our daughter has chosen to watch.  Additionally, as huge Vegas Golden Knights fans, we show as many VGK games as we can.