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This Stardew Valley guide compares Kegs and Preserves Jars, two crucial tools for transforming crops into valuable artisan goods. While both increase profit, especially with the Artisan profession's 40% price boost, their efficiency and cost differ significantly.
Kegs vs. Preserves Jars: A Head-to-Head Comparison
Both Kegs and Preserves Jars convert produce into higher-value artisan goods, but the quality of the input doesn't affect the output's selling price. Therefore, use your lowest-quality produce for maximum efficiency.
Preserves Jars:
Produce Jellies, Pickles, Aged Roe, and Caviar. Obtained via bundles, the Prize Machine, or crafted at Farming Level 4 (50 Wood, 40 Stone, 8 Coal).
| Item In Jar | Product | Base Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| Any fruit | [fruit name] Jelly | 2 x [base price] + 50 |
| Any vegetable | Pickled [item name] | 2 x [base price] + 50 |
| Morel, Chanterelle, etc. | Pickled [item name] | 2 x [base price] + 50 |
| Roe (except Sturgeon) | Aged [fish name] Roe | 2 x [roe price] |
| Sturgeon Roe | Caviar | 2 x [roe price] |
Kegs:
Produce Wine, Beer, Pale Ale, Mead, Coffee, Juice, Green Tea, and Vinegar. Obtained via bundles, the Prize Machine, or crafted at Farming Level 8 (30 Wood, 1 Copper Bar, 1 Iron Bar, 1 Oak Resin).
| Item In Keg | Product | Base Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| Any fruit | [fruit name] Wine | 3 x [base price] |
| Any vegetable (except hops/wheat) | [item name] Juice | 2.25 x [base 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 Casks for aging (requires the final farmhouse upgrade). However, they're more expensive and time-consuming to craft and produce.
Preserves Jars: Cheaper and faster, ideal for early-game profits and low-value, high-yield crops. While less profitable per item, their speed can offset this.
Conclusion:
The best choice depends on your game stage and priorities. Preserves Jars are excellent for early-game income and quick turnovers. Kegs offer greater long-term profitability but require a larger initial investment and more patience. For optimal results, consider using both! The 1.6 update expanded compatible items, making both even more versatile.
