# Overview

The gentlest brews on the menu - none are distilled, you just ferment then age them. Low in alcohol and forgiving, they are the best place to start. In-game each brew is named after a real-world brand depending on its quality (cheap to premium) - see each page for its brand ladder.

| Drink | Ingredients | Barrel & age | Alc |
|---|---|---|---|
| [**Beer**](/books/brewing/page/beer) | 6 wheat | Any, 3 yrs | ~6% |
| [**Wheatbeer**](/books/brewing/page/wheatbeer) | 3 wheat | Birch, 2 yrs | ~5% |
| [**Darkbeer**](/books/brewing/page/darkbeer) | 6 wheat | Dark Oak, 8 yrs | ~7% |
| [**Apple Cider**](/books/brewing/page/apple-cider) | 14 apple | Any, 3 yrs | ~7% |