In addition to building a perfect homestead and settling down on the farm,Stardew Valleyfeatures various intriguing Quests that uncover hidden mysteries of the Valley. As players progress, various Story Quests will unlock, rewarding players with both money and valuable friendship points. These Story Quests not only enrich the gameplay experience but also provide an opportunity to build deeper connections with the townsfolk.
One such quest inStardew Valleyis ‘Pam is Thirsty’which is unlocked in thefirst year of living in the valley.Pamis an NPC who was Pelican Town’s bus driver before it broke down. She is a regular customer at Gus’ Stardrop Saloon and is known for her love of Pale Ale and other alcoholic drinks. This guide will walk players through the steps of completing ‘Pam is Thirsty’ story quest inStardew Valley.
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How to Complete the ‘Pam is Thirsty’ Quest
OnSummer 14 of Year 1, players receive a letter from Pam in their mailbox. The letter states that Pam is thirsty andcraving for a bottle ofPale Ale.This drink is different from regular, old Beer. Pale Ale is brewed using Hops instead of Wheat. To craft Pale Ale, players need two things: Hops and a Keg.
The Quest is saved in the player’s Journal and can be accessed whenever they are ready to complete it. Story Quests do not have a strict time limit or a penalty if players delete it from the journal without completing them.
Growing Hops
Hops are avegetable crop that can be grown only during Summer. To grow Hops, players need to plant aHops Starter. These can be purchased at Pierre’s General Store for 60 g, at JojaMart for 75 g, and occasionally from the Traveling Cart for 100–1,000 g. Players can also find Hops Starter at the Night Market on Winter 16 for 60 g.
When planted, a Hops Starter takes 11 days to fully grow into a mature plant, which yields Hops. Hops regrow in only 1 day after being harvested. This makes them a great investment for Summers.
InStardew Valley, Players or animals will not be able to walk through the Hops at any of their growth stages, due to their wooden trellis.
Crafting Kegs
Kegs are a type of Artisan Equipmentthat is essential for making Artisan Goods, such as Pale Ale. The crafting recipe for Kegs is obtained once players reachFarming Level 8.The ingredients required are:
If players have not reached Farming Level 8 by the end of Summer, it is advisable that they store a few Hops that they can brew into Pale Ale and give to Pam later in the game.
Once players have acquired everything that’s needed, they can simply craft a Keg. To do so, players need to hit the ‘E’ keyto access the Main Menu and navigate to the Crafting menu (with a hammer icon). The Keg will be highlighted if players have the required ingredients. Simply clicking on it will create a Keg. They can be used to brew all kinds of beverages.
Players are rewarded with a Keg for completing theArtisan Bundleor the remixedBrewer’s Bundlein the Pantry of the Community Center.
Making Pale Ale
Pale Aleis anArtisan Good that is prepared bybrewingHopsinside aKeg. When a Hop is placed inside a Keg, it takes approximately2,250 in-game minutes(which is equivalent to 1-2 in-game days) to transform it into Pale Ale. Players can go to sleep to save the game and find freshly brewed Pale Ale in the morning.
For players who are not too keen on making Pale Ale from scratch, it is available for purchase at the Ginger Island Resort for1,000 g.
Giving the Pale Ale to Pam
The last step of completing the ‘Pam is Thirsty’ quest is delivering the Pale Ale to Pam. Once Pale Ale is completely brewed, it can be retrieved from the Keg and delivered to Pam. She can be found atthe Trailerwith her daughter, Penny, or atThe Stardrop Saloonevery evening. If the Bus service is restored,Pam is usually at the bus stopfrom10 AM to 5 PM.
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Once players hand over the Pale Ale to Pam, the ‘Pam is Thirsty’ quest is completed. Just like completing any other quest inStardew Valley, players are rewarded with350 g and 255 Friendship Points(equivalent to 1 Friendship Heart).
Stardew Valleyis available now for Android, iOS, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
