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This quest is part of the annual [[Brew Day]] celebration.
  
   
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:This quest includes extensive Notes, which are found after the list of rewards. If this is your first time doing the quest, you may want to read them before you begin.
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Note: Use the Collection harvesting skill to collect the '''''pure water'''''. The node will NOT always be exactly at the location given below, but WILL be in the pond! Actually, ANY water in the zone that has fish in it will have nodes of pure water, but the locations below are confirmed.
  
   
 
==Steps==
  
==Steps==
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[[image:pure water harvest node.jpg|right|thumb|Pure Water. As you get closer it looks like a small tornado. ]]
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Journey through Norrath to find all the ingredients for Brell's Everlasting Brew.
  
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#Gather the following:
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#*the hops from Farmer Drowers
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===Gather the Ingredients===
  
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#*#travel to the {{POI|Village of Thundermist|Thundermist Village}} in {{Zone|The Thundering Steppes}}
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[[image:pure water harvest node.jpg|right|thumb|pure water harvest node]]
  
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#*#Double-click on {{NPC|Betsy}} (a cow at {{loc|594|-1|-60}}) to tip her over.
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#In the {{Zone|The Thundering Steppes}}, at {{POI|Village of Thundermist|Thundermist Village}}, find a farmer named {{NPC|Prew Drowers}} {{loc|548|0|-69}} and try to take some of his hops.
  
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#Distract him and steal his hops by double-clicking on {{NPC|Betsy}}, at {{loc|594|-1|-60}} to tip her over.
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#*#When Prew Drowers runs out to check on Betsy, run into the building and steal the hops at {{Loc|549|-0|-67}}.
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#*Get the top quality barley from {{NPC|Jimmy Runner}}
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#*Prew will run out to check on her at which point you can run in and steal the hops.
  
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#*#Enter the {{Instance|Bar of Brell: Private Lounge|private lounge}} in the [[Bar of Brell]] ''(top of the stairs, first door on the right)''.
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#*Note: You have to wait till at least 4pm Norrath time for Betsy to be tippable. (Cow tipping wouldn't be much fun during the day now would it?). This seems to have been disabled now - I managed to tip Betsy at 11am Norath time. You must also be facing one of her sides for her to tip over.
  
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#*#Within the lounge, you will try to convince {{NPC|Jimmy Runner}} to give you some of his top quality barley.
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#Return to the bar of brell and enter the {{Instance|Bar of Brell: Private Lounge|private lounge}} (top of the stairs, first door on the right) in the {{Zone|Bar of Brell}}.
  
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#*#In order to talk to Jimmy, you need to get him drunk first by "buying" him drinks. To begin, hail the bartender, [[Dwayne Rockbeard]]. Ask him questions; he will provide insight on Jimmy's moods and the various drinks you can buy.
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#Speak to {{NPC|Jimmy Runner}} and convince him to give you some of his top quality barley.
  
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#*#Get Jimmy drunk by hailing Dwayne Rockbeard and selecting different drinks or drink combinations (see Notes at the end of this page for tips).
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#*Speak with the bartender in the private lounge for help. He tells you to be sure to sober Jimmy up, then buy him drinks.
 
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#*#When you finally get Jimmy drunk enough, he will glow green. Hail him to get the update and leave the Bar Brell.
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IMPORTANT!!! In 2013 the method to deal with Jimmy changed to be randomized each time you accept this quest. Here is the new method we suggest using, courtesy of Lodrelhai on the official forums.
  
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#*flask of water from {{Zone|Antonica}} Use track harvestables, if you have that.
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#*flask of water from {{Zone|The Thundering Steppes}}
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# Coffee.
  
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#*flask of water from {{Zone|Nektulos Forest}}
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# Dwarven Ales until he gets "surly". This is usually denoted by an aggressive message such as "I ain't giving ya mah barley... Get outta 'ere before I shend ya packin'!!"
  
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#*flask of water from {{Zone|The Commonlands}}
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Note: Count how many dwarven ales this takes, it may be different each time and is important! It is possible to get Jimmy to the final "glow" state just by giving him Dwarven Ales in this part, but not as likely.
  
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#**''they look like small tornadoes from any body of water in the specific zones. You may have to dive to gather them in some locations. You'll have to gather ''one'' in each of the zones
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# Coffee.
  
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#Return to {{NPC|Rasel Alechaser|Rasel}} and receive a '''Prayer to Brell''' (looks like a book page in your inventory).
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# Dwarven Ales, serving one less than the previous time.
  
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#Right click on the Prayer to Brell (examine it) to zone into the [[Sanctorium of Brell]] instance.
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# Gnomish Spirits until he glows.
  
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#Double - or right click the second stein from the right: '''A Wooden Stein''' (See the image in Notes below. The stein is circled in yellow). You will be zoned back out to the Bar of Brell.
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#*Once you have completed the correct sequence, Jimmy will be surrounded by a green glow, meaning he is ready to talk to you.
 
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#Return to [[Rasel Alechaser|Rasel]] to finish the quest. (See the notes for tips on curing drunk effects.)
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#Hail Jimmy and he should be in a more talkative mood.
 
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#Gather a flask of pure water from any body of water in each of the following zones:{{Zone|Antonica}}, {{Zone|The Thundering Steppes}}, {{Zone|Nektulos Forest}}, and the {{Zone|The Commonlands}}.
  
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#*This is gathered by harvesting a blue fountain-like node in the water (you might need to dive to get to it).
  
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#*Any body of water works, including lakes, streams, rivers, and seas.
 
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#Return to {{NPC|Rasel Alechaser|Rasel}} and receive a '''''Prayer to Brell'''''.
  
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===Praying to Brell===
  
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#Read the Prayer to Brell to zone into the [[Sanctorium of Brell]] instance.
  
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#Double- or right click the second stein from the right: '''A Wooden Stein'''. ''This is a very old, and slightly dirty wooden stein. The handle is simple iron. The construction is quite crude.''
  
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[[image:Choose Well or Die.jpg|right|thumb|Sanctorium of Brell]]
  
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::If you choose poorly, you die and revive back at the bar and must hail [[Rasel Alechaser|Rasel]] again to get a new copy of the prayer. Read the prayer again to go back (there's no lockout timer).
  
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#Return to Rasel
  
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(After you turn the quest in, you may get Drunk, which will blur up your screen. This can be cured by dying by anything)
  
   
 
==Rewards==
  
==Rewards==
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*[[Betsy Plushie]] ''(added 2012)''
  
*[[Betsy Plushie]] ''(added 2012)''
 
*[[Stonebrunt Brell Totem]] ''(added 2013)''
  
*[[Stonebrunt Brell Totem]] ''(added 2013)''
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*10 x [[Beer Token]]
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==Notes==
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Over the years many things have been debated about this quest and some of the info may have changed (for example, you should be able to tip Betsy at any time of the day/night). Those who have never undertaken this quest may find the following info helpful.
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*Because this quest takes you to so many locations, you may want to see the [[Brew Day/Walk Through]] for an efficient way to complete the steps of many quests at once.
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:'''Cow Tipping:'''
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*Time no longer seems to matter, but you do need to orient yourself correctly to tip Betsy. [[Talk:Brell's Everlasting Brew#Cow Tipping|See the cow tipping discussion]].
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:'''Getting Jimmy Drunk:'''
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*If you make Jimmy pass out or make him sick, wait in the room and he will get up/drink again.
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*Overall, the most important thing to pay attention to is Jimmy's behavior. If he gets rowdy and angry, you are ''close'' to getting him drunk enough, so choose drinks more carefully at that stage.
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*The order and number of drinks is randomized and changes when you enter the room. [[Talk:Brell's Everlasting Brew#Buying Jimmy Drinks|See the discussion about possible drink buying combinations]].
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*The simplest confirmed combination that ''might work'' is listed below. More detailed versions are on the talk page linked above.
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:*Start with Coffee.
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:*Buy him 4 Dwarven Ales. (If this works, he will turn green and you can hail him)
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To get your self sober see [[Getting Sober]]
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==='''Choosing the Stein'''===
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*When you mouse over the (correct) Wooden Stein it will read, "This is a very old, and slightly dirty wooden stein. The handle is simple iron. The construction is quite crude". When you pick this one, [[Keeper of the Stein]] will say, "You have chosen wisely." Fun fact: this is a homage to the movie, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones_and_the_Last_Crusade Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade], in which Indy must choose the simple Grail over more ornate options.
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*If you choose poorly, you die and revive back at the bar and must hail [[Rasel Alechaser|Rasel]] again to get a new copy of the prayer. Read the prayer again to go back. There is no lockout timer.
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[[File:Brells-everlasting-brew-step.jpg|thumb|left|500px|Choosing the correct stein in the Sanctum of Brell: The Wooden Stein is circled in yellow to make its location clear.]]
   
 
==Credits==
  
==Credits==
 
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{{Brew Day}}
  
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[[fr:Bière inépuisable de Brell]]
  
[[fr:Bière inépuisable de Brell]]

Latest revision as of 01:52, 16 March 2020

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EverQuest 2 Quest Information
Journal Category World Event  (AA)
Introduced Brew Day
Journal Level Scales with player level
Journal Difficulty Solo
Starting Zone Bar of Brell more
How to Start Speak with Rasel Alechaser in the bar.
NOTE: User_comment.png A discussion page exists which may contain more information

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This quest includes extensive Notes, which are found after the list of rewards. If this is your first time doing the quest, you may want to read them before you begin.

Steps[]

Pure water harvest node

Pure Water. As you get closer it looks like a small tornado.

  1. Gather the following:
    • the hops from Farmer Drowers
      1. travel to the Thundermist Village in The Thundering Steppes
      2. Double-click on Betsy (a cow at ( 594, -1, -60 ) Copy) to tip her over.
      3. When Prew Drowers runs out to check on Betsy, run into the building and steal the hops at ( 549, -0, -67 ) Copy.
    • Get the top quality barley from Jimmy Runner
      1. Enter the private lounge in the Bar of Brell (top of the stairs, first door on the right).
      2. Within the lounge, you will try to convince Jimmy Runner to give you some of his top quality barley.
      3. In order to talk to Jimmy, you need to get him drunk first by "buying" him drinks. To begin, hail the bartender, Dwayne Rockbeard. Ask him questions; he will provide insight on Jimmy's moods and the various drinks you can buy.
      4. Get Jimmy drunk by hailing Dwayne Rockbeard and selecting different drinks or drink combinations (see Notes at the end of this page for tips).
      5. When you finally get Jimmy drunk enough, he will glow green. Hail him to get the update and leave the Bar Brell.
    • flask of water from Antonica Use track harvestables, if you have that.
    • flask of water from The Thundering Steppes
    • flask of water from Nektulos Forest
    • flask of water from The Commonlands
      • they look like small tornadoes from any body of water in the specific zones. You may have to dive to gather them in some locations. You'll have to gather one in each of the zones
  2. Return to Rasel and receive a Prayer to Brell (looks like a book page in your inventory).
  3. Right click on the Prayer to Brell (examine it) to zone into the Sanctorium of Brell instance.
  4. Double - or right click the second stein from the right: A Wooden Stein (See the image in Notes below. The stein is circled in yellow). You will be zoned back out to the Bar of Brell.
  5. Return to Rasel to finish the quest. (See the notes for tips on curing drunk effects.)

Rewards[]

One of the following:

Notes[]

Over the years many things have been debated about this quest and some of the info may have changed (for example, you should be able to tip Betsy at any time of the day/night). Those who have never undertaken this quest may find the following info helpful.

  • Because this quest takes you to so many locations, you may want to see the Brew Day/Walk Through for an efficient way to complete the steps of many quests at once.
Cow Tipping:
Getting Jimmy Drunk:
  • If you make Jimmy pass out or make him sick, wait in the room and he will get up/drink again.
  • Overall, the most important thing to pay attention to is Jimmy's behavior. If he gets rowdy and angry, you are close to getting him drunk enough, so choose drinks more carefully at that stage.
  • The order and number of drinks is randomized and changes when you enter the room. See the discussion about possible drink buying combinations.
  • The simplest confirmed combination that might work is listed below. More detailed versions are on the talk page linked above.
  • Start with Coffee.
  • Buy him 4 Dwarven Ales. (If this works, he will turn green and you can hail him)

To get your self sober see Getting Sober

Choosing the Stein[]

  • When you mouse over the (correct) Wooden Stein it will read, "This is a very old, and slightly dirty wooden stein. The handle is simple iron. The construction is quite crude". When you pick this one, Keeper of the Stein will say, "You have chosen wisely." Fun fact: this is a homage to the movie, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, in which Indy must choose the simple Grail over more ornate options.
  • If you choose poorly, you die and revive back at the bar and must hail Rasel again to get a new copy of the prayer. Read the prayer again to go back. There is no lockout timer.
Brells-everlasting-brew-step

Choosing the correct stein in the Sanctum of Brell: The Wooden Stein is circled in yellow to make its location clear.

Credits[]

ZAM EQ2i credits this article at EQ2 ZAM for some of the info in this article.



Icon stein 01 (Common) This article refers to events, personae and activities only present in-game during the annual Brew Day celebration, which comes to Norrath each year the week of March 17th.


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