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This Stardew Valley guide compares Kegs and Preserves Jars, analyzing their profitability for turning crops into artisan goods. Both are valuable for maximizing profits, especially with the Artisan profession's 40% sell price boost. However, the quality of the input item doesn't affect the output's quality or selling price; use your lowest-quality produce.
Preserves Jars:
These produce Jellies, Pickles, Aged Roe, and Caviar. Obtained from bundles or the Prize Machine, their recipe unlocks at Farming Level 4, requiring 50 Wood, 40 Stone, and 8 Coal.
| Item Placed in Jar | Product | Base Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| Any fruit | [fruit name] Jelly | 2 x [base fruit price] + 50 |
| Any vegetable | Pickled [item name] | 2 x [base item price] + 50 |
| Fish Roe (except Sturgeon) | Aged [fish name] Roe | 2 x [roe price] |
| Sturgeon Roe | Caviar | 2 x [roe price] |
Kegs:
Kegs produce alcoholic beverages (Wine, Beer, Pale Ale, Mead) and non-alcoholic drinks (Coffee, Juice, Green Tea, Vinegar). Obtained from bundles or the Prize Machine, their recipe unlocks at Farming Level 8, requiring 30 Wood, 1 Copper Bar, 1 Iron Bar, and 1 Oak Resin.
| Item Placed in Keg | Product | Base Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| Any fruit | [fruit name] Wine | 3 x [base fruit price] |
| Any vegetable (except Hops/Wheat) | [item name] Juice | 2.25 x [base item price] |
| Hops | Pale Ale | 300g |
| Wheat | Beer | 200g |
| Honey | Mead | 200g |
| Tea Leaves | Green Tea | 100g |
| Coffee Beans (5) | Coffee | 150g |
| Rice | Vinegar | 100g |
Kegs vs. Preserves Jars:
Kegs generally yield higher profits, especially with Cask aging for Iridium-quality products (double the normal price). However, they're more expensive and time-consuming to craft and use. Preserves Jars are cheaper and faster, making them ideal for early game or low-value, high-yield crops (e.g., Blueberries, vegetables under 200g). Some items are exclusive to one or the other (e.g., Roe in Jars, Honey in Kegs). Ultimately, both are valuable assets for a successful farm.
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