The Loop
Farm ingredients β Brew timed batches β Serve at the pub β Scale into distribution. Each step funds the next.
Hop Farm
Tap ingredient tiles to harvest hops, water, malt, and yeast. Use the Research Lab to permanently increase yield and shorten future research timers. Each ingredient has 20 research levels.
Brew House
Pick a recipe, pay ingredients, and start a timed batch. Upgrade your Brew Capacity to run multiple batches at once. Premium recipes (IPA, Tripel, Barleywine) require higher research levels and better equipment.
Brew Pub
Sell kegs over the bar for instant cash and fame. Hire Bar Staff to auto-serve on a timer β more staff means faster service. Fame unlocks access to bigger buyers and premium order slots.
Distribution
Send finished beer on timed distribution routes for larger payouts. Delivery vans unlock more route slots, retail contracts unlock bigger buyers, and fame/cash gates control premium route access. Special Orders create limited-time premium opportunities.
Competitions
Enter regional beer competitions from the Brew House. Win Gold, Silver, or Bronze to earn large cash payouts and a permanent fame boost. Entry requirements increase with each competition tier.
Marketing
Four upgrade tracks, ten levels each. Local Presence and Events boost pub revenue. PR & Media lifts all sales. Distribution Marketing amplifies your shipping income.
Tips
- Always have a batch running β idle brew slots waste time.
- Match Special Orders to beer you already have in stock for easy money.
- Research pays off fastest on the ingredients you use most.
- Your brewer's perk is permanent β choose based on your playstyle.