Brewing Beer In Rimworld: Hops To Alcohol

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In RimWorld, hops are a necessary ingredient in the beer-making process. Hops are non-edible flavouring and preserving agents that must be grown from hop plants. Once hops are harvested, they can be turned into wort, a precursor to beer, at a brewery. At the brewery, cooks turn 25 hops into 5 wort, which is then brought to a fermenting barrel to sit for around 6-10 days. During this time, the wort ferments and transforms into beer.

Characteristics Values
Number of hops required to make one beer 5
Base cost of hops 2
Cost of beer 9
Time taken to make beer 6-10 days
Ideal temperature for fermentation 19-25°C
Hops rot time 30 days

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Plant hops

To turn hops into beer in Rimworld, you'll first need to plant and harvest hop plants. Hop plants are flowering crops that yield hops, which are an essential ingredient in beer.

Here's a guide on planting hops in Rimworld:

Hop plants can be grown in a growing zone or a hydroponics basin. To sow hop plants, your colonist must have a minimum growing skill of 3. However, any colonist capable of plant cutting can harvest the hops.

When planning your hop plantation, consider the following:

  • Fertility requirements: Hop plants have specific fertility requirements that must be met for successful growth.
  • Growing skill: While only a minimum growing skill of 3 is required to sow hop plants, having a higher Plants skill will increase hops yield.
  • Climate: The ideal temperature for hop plant growth is between 7°C and 32°C (44.6°F and 89.6°F). Avoid extreme temperatures that can harm the plants.
  • Space: Hop plants require sufficient space to grow. Ensure your growing zone or hydroponics basin can accommodate multiple plants.
  • Soil quality: The quality of the soil can impact the yield and growth rate of hop plants. Consider using fertiliser or compost to improve soil quality.
  • Watering: Hop plants require adequate watering. Ensure your growing zone has an irrigation system or manually water the plants as needed.
  • Lighting: Hop plants require sufficient light to grow. Plant them in well-lit areas or provide artificial lighting if necessary.

Once your hop plants are fully grown, harvest the hops by clicking on the plant and selecting the "Harvest" option. The raw hops can then be used to produce beer.

Remember, raw hops are not edible and are only used for brewing. They will spoil in 30 days if left unrefrigerated, so plan your brewing process accordingly.

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Research brewing

Brewing beer in Rimworld is a three-step process. The first step is to research beer brewing, which unlocks the ability to construct breweries. The second step is to plant and harvest hops, which can be done without research. Hops are inedible flowers harvested from hop plants, with a single harvest yielding 8 crops at 100% growth. The third step is to process the hops into beer. This is done by taking 25 hops to a brewery to produce 5 wort, which is a precursor to beer. The wort is then brought to a fermenting barrel, where it will turn into beer after about 6 days. The fermentation process is temperature-dependent and can be halted or ruined if the temperature goes outside the ideal range of 7 °C – 32 °C (44.6 °F – 89.6 °F).

The brewery is a production bench used by cooks to produce wort. Breweries can be constructed after the beer brewing research project has been completed. Each brewery requires 120 Wood, 30 Steel, and 2,000 ticks (33.33 secs) of work modified by the construction speed of the builder. The production speed of wort is determined by the pawn's Drug Cooking Speed, which is largely controlled by their Cooking skill. Hops have a comparatively long rot time of 30 days, so they can be easily stored in stockpiles near the brewery. For further efficiency, shelves can be placed adjacent to the brewery's interaction spot to eliminate the need for moving hops.

Beer in Rimworld functions as a social drug, providing recreation and inebriating the user. It can also be used as a melee weapon, although it does less DPS than a club or a lump of wood. Excessive consumption of beer can lead to alcohol blackouts and addiction. Beer can also be used to down animals, as they will drink it if they have no other food source.

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Build a brewery table

To build a brewery table in RimWorld, you must first complete the <*"Beer brewing"* research project. The brewery is a production bench used by cooks to produce wort, a precursor to beer.

The brewery requires 120 wood, 30 steel, and 2,000 ticks (33.33 seconds) of work, modified by the construction speed of the builder. It is similar to a stove in that you add bills to it, but the only option is "Make wort." Production speed is determined by the pawn's Drug Cooking Speed, largely controlled by their Cooking skill.

For further efficiency, shelves can be placed directly adjacent to the brewery's interaction spot to eliminate moving. Hops can be stored on these shelves, as they have a comparatively long rot time of 30 days. Alternatively, a freezer can be used to store hops and wort if you want to be able to store them for a longer period.

Once you have your brewery set up, you can start the process of turning hops into beer.

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Work hops into wort

To work hops into wort, you'll need to grow and harvest hop plants. Hop plants require a minimum growing skill of 3 to sow, but any colonist capable of plant cutting can harvest them. Each harvest yields 8 hops at 100% growth, and 25 hops are needed to make a batch of wort.

Once you have enough hops, you'll need to construct a brewery to process them into wort. Building a brewery requires the completion of the Beer Brewing research project, as well as 120 wood, 30 steel, and 2,000 ticks (33.33 secs) of work, modified by the construction speed of the builder.

At the brewery, cooks will process 25 hops into 5 wort. The time it takes to craft a batch of wort depends on the cook's Drug Cooking Speed. It's important to note that breweries have no other function besides making wort for beer production.

After the wort is produced, haulers will transport it to a fermenting barrel, where it will undergo fermentation to become beer. Each fermenting barrel can hold up to 25 wort, which is enough to make 5 beer. The fermentation process takes 6 days, and it's crucial to maintain a comfortable temperature between 7°C and 32°C to ensure the process isn't halted or ruined.

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Put wort into a fermenting barrel

To put wort into a fermenting barrel, you must first have a zone set up to store it. Then, you can right-click on the barrel and select 'Fill with Wort'. It is also important to ensure that the wort is allowed. The barrel will not accept wort if it is not in a state to do so. For example, if the barrel is already full or if the wort is not within the correct temperature range.

The filling of the barrel is considered a hauling task, so it is wise to put your fermentation barrels near your breweries to minimise the hauling work required. You will need dedicated haulers if you want wort brought to the fermenting barrels automatically.

Each barrel can hold up to 25 wort at a time and the fermentation process takes 6 days.

Frequently asked questions

First, you need to grow hops. This can be done without any research, but you will need a minimum Plants Skill of 3.

You will need to build a brewery and fermenting barrels. You will also need to complete the Beer Brewing research project.

Once you have harvested the hops, take 25 hops to the brewery and make 5 wort. Then, place the wort into the fermenting barrels and wait for around 6-10 days.

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