This guide compares Kegs and Preserves Jars in Stardew Valley, two essential tools for transforming crops into valuable artisan goods. While both increase profits, especially with the Artisan profession's 40% bonus, their efficiency differs.
Kegs and Preserves Jars: A Head-to-Head Comparison
Both Kegs and Preserves Jars are crucial for maximizing profits from your harvest. The quality of the input doesn't affect the output's selling price, so use your lower-quality produce.
Preserves Jars:
These create Jellies, Pickles, Aged Roe, and Caviar. Obtain them from Community Center bundles, the Prize Machine, or craft them at Farming Level 4 using 50 Wood, 40 Stone, and 8 Coal.
| Item In Jar | Product | Base Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| Any fruit | [fruit name] Jelly | 2 x [base fruit price] + 50 |
| Any vegetable, mushroom (positive energy), forage (positive energy) | Pickled [item name] | 2 x [base item price] + 50 |
| Roe (except Sturgeon) | Aged [fish name] Roe | 2 x [roe price] |
| Sturgeon Roe | Caviar | 2 x [roe price] |
Kegs:
Kegs produce Wine, Beer, Pale Ale, Mead, Coffee, Juice, Green Tea, and Vinegar. Acquire them from Artisan or Brewer's Bundles, the Prize Machine, or craft at Farming Level 8 using 30 Wood, 1 Copper Bar, 1 Iron Bar, and 1 Oak Resin.
| Item In Keg | Product | Base Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| Any fruit | [fruit name] Wine | 3 x [base fruit price] |
| Any vegetable (except Hops/Wheat), forage (positive energy, except mushrooms) | [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 |
Which is Better?
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). They also handle items Kegs can't, like Roe.
Conclusion:
For maximum profit, a combination of both is best. Use Preserves Jars early and for specific items, and transition to Kegs (and Casks) as your farm expands. Consider the processing time and base price of your crops when making your choice.
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