What to Do With Beer in Graveyard Keeper: A Brewmaster’s Guide

In Graveyard Keeper, beer isn’t just a beverage; it’s a resource with multiple uses, primarily tied to the Stranger Sins DLC. You can sell beer for profit, store it in your tavern’s cellar for passive income, and even use it to trigger events at the tavern. Managing and maximizing your beer production and sales is crucial for building a successful tavern and boosting your overall income in the game. Let’s delve into the details!

Maximizing Your Beer Empire

Beer in Graveyard Keeper serves several critical functions, especially after installing the Stranger Sins DLC. It’s not just about slaking your character’s thirst; it’s a key ingredient in your tavern’s success.

Selling Beer

The primary purpose of brewing beer is to sell it for profit. You have two main avenues for sales:

• Passive Sales: Once you’ve built the Talking Skull tavern, complete with its cellar, you can store beer in the Box Racks located there. The Barman, Yorick, automatically sells the stored beverages to tavern patrons, providing a steady stream of income without requiring constant player interaction. There is available space for 3 additional Box Racks, for a total of 4 racks, in addition to the one included in the cellar.
• Active Sales: By placing beer (and other food and drink) in the Barman’s inventory, you can trigger events at the tavern. These events attract more customers and offer the opportunity to sell your goods at a higher volume and potentially higher prices, boosting your earnings significantly.

Brewing Beer

The foundation of your beer sales is, of course, brewing it! Here’s what you need to know:

• Brewing Stand: You’ll need to unlock the Brewing technology in the Farming and nature technology tree to obtain the blueprints for the brewing stand. Build it and use it to brew beer at varying quality levels. The higher the quality, the more valuable the beer.
• Ingredients: The article references an Apple Ferment, which implies you’ll need apples (or apple-based products) and other ingredients, depending on the specific beer recipe.

Tavern Management

Beyond brewing and selling, managing your tavern effectively is crucial.

• Tavern Upgrades: Invest in upgrades for the Talking Skull. This will increase its attractiveness to customers, improve the quality of your events, and potentially unlock new features related to beer sales and production.
• Event Scheduling: Carefully plan your tavern events to maximize attendance and sales. Consider factors like the day of the week, the types of food and drinks offered, and any special attractions you might feature. The Games Learning Society highlights how game mechanics can be designed to promote strategic thinking and resource management, principles vital for tavern success.
• Barman’s Inventory: Stock the Barman’s inventory strategically with the right mix of food and drinks to cater to your customers’ tastes and maximize your profits during events.

Additional Tips

• Quality Matters: Focus on producing high-quality beer to fetch a better price. Experiment with different recipes and brewing techniques to improve your beer’s quality.
• Resource Management: Efficiently manage your resources to ensure a steady supply of ingredients for brewing. Consider setting up a zombie farm to automate the production of necessary items.
• Stranger Sins Quests: Complete quests related to the Stranger Sins DLC. These quests often reward you with valuable resources, recipes, and upgrades that can further enhance your beer production and tavern management.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where do I get the brewing stand in Graveyard Keeper?

You obtain the blueprints for the brewing stand after unlocking the Brewing technology in the Farming and nature technology tree.

2. Can I sell apple ferment in Graveyard Keeper?

The information provided indicates that apple ferment cannot be sold in the game.

3. How do I sell beer in Graveyard Keeper?

With the Stranger Sins DLC, you can sell beer passively by storing it in the Talking Skull’s cellar or actively by placing it in the Barman’s inventory and triggering an event.

4. Where do I sell booze in Graveyard Keeper?

You sell booze at the Talking Skull tavern, either passively through the cellar or actively through tavern events using the Barman’s inventory.

5. What do I need for a brewing stand in Graveyard Keeper?

The ingredients and specific crafting materials for the brewing stand in Graveyard Keeper aren’t detailed in the text.

6. What can I sell at the Talking Skull?

At the Talking Skull, you can sell drinks (including beer) and food. You can also hold events to attract more customers and sell a wider variety of items.

7. Can you sell booze at the Tavern in Graveyard Keeper?

Yes, you can sell drinks and hold events which allow you to also sell food.

8. What is the best way to make money in Graveyard Keeper?

The provided information suggests several ways to make money: setting up a zombie farm, smelting coal into graphite, running a witch burning burger stand, giving books to the Astrologer, donation-focused sermons, putting together crates of goods, processing and packaging flesh, and selling burial certificates.

9. How do I make more money selling beer at the Tavern?

• Brew higher quality beer. Better quality beverages will fetch a higher price.
• Upgrade your Tavern. Improvements will attract more patrons and unlock additional features.
• Optimize event scheduling. Plan events strategically to attract peak crowds.
• Diversify your menu. Selling food alongside beer can significantly boost revenue.

10. Is beer an alcoholic apple juice?

No, just like wine is made from fermenting grape juice, cider is made from fermenting apple juice. To make beer the “brewer” steeps barley or wheat grains to convert the starches to sugar.

11. What’s the difference between the cellar and the Barman’s inventory in the Talking Skull?

The cellar is for passive sales. Items placed there are automatically sold over time. The Barman’s inventory is for active sales during events, allowing you to control what’s offered and potentially earn more.

12. How many Box Racks can I have in the Talking Skull’s cellar?

You can have a total of four Box Racks in the Talking Skull’s cellar. There is available space for 3 additional Box Racks, for a total of 4 racks, in addition to the one included in the cellar.

13. What DLC do I need to sell beer in the Tavern?

You need the Stranger Sins DLC to operate the Tavern and sell beer to patrons.

14. Is there a limit to how much beer I can sell at the Tavern?

While there might not be a hard limit, the amount of beer you can sell is limited by the capacity of your cellar, the attendance at your tavern events, and the amount of beer you can produce.

15. What are the benefits of running a Tavern in Graveyard Keeper?

Running a tavern provides a steady income stream, access to new quests and storylines, and the opportunity to improve your relationships with NPCs. It also adds a new layer of gameplay to Graveyard Keeper, making the game more engaging and challenging.

By strategically managing your beer production, tavern operations, and event scheduling, you can transform your Graveyard Keeper experience into a thriving economic empire. Remember to experiment, adapt to your customers’ preferences, and always strive to improve the quality of your brews. Good luck, brewmaster! For more insights into the intersection of games and learning, visit GamesLearningSociety.org.