How to Befriend Brewster: A Comprehensive Guide to The Roost’s Most Stoic Pigeon

Befriending Brewster, the reserved pigeon barista of Animal Crossing: New Horizons’s The Roost, is a unique and rewarding experience. Unlike other villagers, you won’t engage in typical friendship activities like gift-giving or completing favors. Building a relationship with Brewster is a slow burn, focusing instead on the ritual of daily coffee consumption. To befriend him, you must be consistent and patient, making daily visits to The Roost and ordering a cup of coffee. That’s the core of it. However, this seemingly simple act unlocks layers of dialogue, hidden rewards, and eventually, the chance to experience Brewster’s unique quirks. This article will delve into the process of befriending Brewster and address common questions you may have along the way.

Unlocking The Roost and Brewster

Before you can start building a friendship, you need to actually have Brewster’s cafe available on your island. This requires a few prerequisites:

• Achieve a 3-Star Island Rating: This signifies that your island is well-developed and ready for more features.
• Unlock the art wing of the museum: This requires donating a certain number of art pieces to Blathers.
• Donate at least one of every kind of item to the museum: This includes fish, bugs, fossils, and art.
• Have the 2.0 update or newer version downloaded: This update is where Brewster and The Roost were introduced.

Once you meet these criteria, Blathers will prompt you to seek out Brewster on a distant island. After you find and convince him to come to your island, The Roost will open within your museum, providing the perfect place to start your coffee journey.

The Daily Grind: Consistency is Key

The most important aspect of befriending Brewster is to visit The Roost every day and purchase a cup of coffee for 200 Bells. This is the only way to build your relationship with him. There are no shortcuts, and no amount of talking or other interactions will speed up the process. It’s a daily commitment.

Beyond The Basics

While the core interaction remains the same, as you continue to frequent The Roost, you’ll notice subtle changes:

• Dialogue Variations: Brewster will start saying more things to you each day, gradually becoming more friendly and opening up more.
• Coffee Temperature Preferences: If you consistently complain that the coffee is too hot, Brewster will eventually adjust the temperature to your liking.
• Pigeon Milk: Eventually, if your bond grows strong enough, Brewster may offer to add some pigeon milk to your coffee, a quirky offering that many are curious about (we’ll discuss this further below).
• Special Rewards: Brewster will gift you special items as a reward for your frequent coffee purchases.

The Brewstoid: Brewster’s Ultimate Gift

After you’ve purchased 51 cups of coffee from him, you’ll receive the Brewstoid, a unique gyroid in the image of Brewster himself. This is perhaps the most coveted reward for the dedicated Brewster patron and showcases the special connection you’ve established.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Befriending Brewster

Here are some frequently asked questions that clarify details about your relationship with Brewster and his cafe:

1. Can you do jobs for Brewster?

Initially, you cannot work for Brewster. After meeting the requirements and buying a certain amount of coffee, Brewster will eventually tell you that you can buy take-out coffee then will allow you to work at the cafe. This only comes after several days of repeated visits. You also cannot work there if an event is going on in your town.

2. Can you get Brewster’s photo?

While you cannot get Brewster’s photo through a friendship level up as you would with other villagers, Brewster’s photo is available and can be obtained through other methods not directly linked to friendship. This item can be placed on surfaces or mounted on walls.

3. What happens if you tell Brewster the coffee is too hot?

If you say the coffee is “too hot” repeatedly, Brewster will eventually learn your preference and start making it cooler. He adapts to your feedback, making your daily routine more customized.

4. Should I let my coffee cool down before drinking it?

Brewster has very definite opinions on coffee drinking habits. If you opt to let your coffee cool, Brewster will be shocked and may even ridicule you for not drinking it hot. This is one of the rare moments where his reserved demeanor falters.

5. What happens if you keep telling Brewster to let it cool?

If you repeatedly ask to let your coffee cool, Brewster will simply repeat his same line. He’s not going to budge on his preference that it be enjoyed hot, even if that isn’t yours.

6. What is the best reward you can get from Brewster?

The best reward you can get is the Brewstoid, the Brewster-themed gyroid, which is gifted after 51 cups of coffee. It’s a symbol of your dedication to visiting The Roost.

7. Can you marry Brewster in Animal Crossing?

Unfortunately, you cannot marry Brewster or any other special NPC character in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Marriage is not a feature of this specific game.

8. Can I give Brewster Gyroids?

Yes, you can give Brewster gyroids. If you talk to him in The Roost while carrying a gyroid, he will offer to store it for you, along with any others you bring, excluding duplicates.

9. Can you drink too much coffee from Brewster?

There are no limits to the amount of coffee you can drink from Brewster per day. However, he may warn you about the consequences of overdoing it.

10. What is pigeon milk? Should I accept it?

Pigeon milk is a secretion from the parent bird’s crop, used to feed baby pigeons. It’s a unique and odd offering from Brewster when your relationship is strong. Whether you accept it is a matter of taste. Its texture is not of standard milk but more like runny cottage cheese.

11. Why does Brewster offer pigeon milk?

Brewster’s offer of pigeon milk is thought to signify that he has parental feelings towards you. It’s a unique way of showing he considers you a regular.

12. Does drinking coffee do anything?

Yes, drinking takeout coffee in Animal Crossing: New Horizons gives you the energy to break rocks and dig up trees, similar to other foods.

13. What happens if you talk to Brewster everyday?

Talking to Brewster each day, along with buying coffee, makes him more friendly and he starts saying more things when he serves your coffee.

14. Can you marry a friend in Animal Crossing?

No, you cannot marry other players in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game does not have any form of marriage between players or between a player and a villager.

15. What are Gyroids and how do they grow?

Gyroids are decorative items that can be buried and grown by watering a Gyroid Fragment. They are unique collectibles, each with a different appearance and sound. To grow one, find an open spot on the ground, dig a hole, bury the fragment, and then water it.

Final Thoughts

Befriending Brewster isn’t about fast results. It’s about the daily routine, the small interactions, and the gradual unfolding of a relationship with a very stoic, yet endearing character. By committing to visiting The Roost every day, buying coffee, and paying attention to the subtle changes in his dialogue and behavior, you’ll not only build a friendship but also discover the depth and charm of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Enjoy the quiet moments, the unique rewards, and the satisfaction of being a regular at The Roost.