Best Keg Items in Stardew Valley
Kegs are strongest when they process high-value fruit, Hops, Wheat, Coffee Beans, and a few special items. These rankings use Stardew Valley 1.6.15 prices and show Artisan values because most serious Keg setups use the Artisan profession.
Quick answer
For endgame profit, prioritize Starfruit Wine and Ancient Fruit Wine. For fast Keg turnover, Hops into Pale Ale and Wheat into Beer are excellent, but they demand more frequent harvesting and processing.
Starfruit
Wine (1-item batch)
3,150g
with Artisan
Ancient Fruit
Wine (1-item batch)
2,310g
with Artisan
Pineapple
Wine (1-item batch)
1,260g
with Artisan
Melon
Wine (1-item batch)
1,050g
with Artisan
Pumpkin
Juice (1-item batch)
1,008g
with Artisan
Keg Profit Ranking
| Item | Product | Raw | Keg | Artisan | Artisan Gain | Gold/Keg Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starfruit | Wine (1-item batch) | 750g | 2,250g | 3,150g | +2,400g | 450g |
| Ancient Fruit | Wine (1-item batch) | 550g | 1,650g | 2,310g | +1,760g | 330g |
| Pineapple | Wine (1-item batch) | 300g | 900g | 1,260g | +960g | 180g |
| Melon | Wine (1-item batch) | 250g | 750g | 1,050g | +800g | 150g |
| Pumpkin | Juice (1-item batch) | 320g | 720g | 1,008g | +688g | 252g |
| Rhubarb | Wine (1-item batch) | 220g | 660g | 924g | +704g | 132g |
| Red Cabbage | Juice (1-item batch) | 260g | 585g | 819g | +559g | 204g |
| Banana | Wine (1-item batch) | 150g | 450g | 630g | +480g | 90g |
| Cauliflower | Juice (1-item batch) | 175g | 393g | 550g | +375g | 137g |
| Mango | Wine (1-item batch) | 130g | 390g | 546g | +416g | 78g |
| Strawberry | Wine (1-item batch) | 120g | 360g | 504g | +384g | 72g |
| Yam | Juice (1-item batch) | 160g | 360g | 504g | +344g | 126g |
| Artichoke | Juice (1-item batch) | 160g | 360g | 504g | +344g | 126g |
| Amaranth | Juice (1-item batch) | 150g | 337g | 471g | +321g | 117g |
| Hops | Pale Ale (1-item batch) | 25g | 300g | 420g | +395g | 280g |
| Kale | Juice (1-item batch) | 110g | 247g | 345g | +235g | 86g |
| Grape | Wine (1-item batch) | 80g | 240g | 336g | +256g | 48g |
| Cranberries | Wine (1-item batch) | 75g | 225g | 315g | +240g | 45g |
| Taro Root | Juice (1-item batch) | 100g | 225g | 315g | +215g | 78g |
| Beet | Juice (1-item batch) | 100g | 225g | 315g | +215g | 78g |
| Radish | Juice (1-item batch) | 90g | 202g | 282g | +192g | 70g |
| Wheat | Beer (1-item batch) | 25g | 200g | 280g | +255g | 160g |
| Potato | Juice (1-item batch) | 80g | 180g | 252g | +172g | 63g |
| Bok Choy | Juice (1-item batch) | 80g | 180g | 252g | +172g | 63g |
| Powdermelon | Wine (1-item batch) | 60g | 180g | 252g | +192g | 36g |
Best endgame use
Use Kegs for Starfruit, Ancient Fruit, and other high-value fruit before lower-value vegetables.
Best fast turnover
Pale Ale and Beer finish quickly, so they are strong when you have enough crops and time to refill Kegs.
Compare with Jars
Some vegetables are close enough that Preserves Jars win on speed. Check the full Keg vs Jar guide.