Barrel — Minecraft block

Barrel

Barrel is the IndustrialCraft 2 fermenter that turns hops, water and biomass into beer mugs.

Block ID ic2:barrel
Mod Industrial Craft 2
Game versions
1.19.2 1.12.2 1.11.2 1.11 1.10.2 1.10 1.9.4 1.8.9 1.7.10 1.7.2 1.6.4

Description

Barrel is a wooden fermentation block from IndustrialCraft 2 (IC2) used to brew beer inside Minecraft. You craft it from 8 wood planks arranged around an empty center slot, place it on a solid surface, and load it with Hops, a water bucket and optionally Biomass for stronger results. After several in-game hours of fermentation the contents convert into beer that is dispensed by attaching a Barrel Tap to the side of the block. The recipe ratio of hops to biomass controls beer strength: weaker mixes give a mild buff while stronger brews apply Nausea alongside a short Speed effect, simulating drunkenness. The Barrel does not output items on its own — without a Barrel Tap the liquid stays locked inside. Pipe systems from BuildCraft or fluid hatches cannot drain it directly, which is intentional for the IC2 brewing flow. The block is flammable like any wooden Minecraft block, so keep it away from lava and Fire Aspect. Multiple Barrels can be lined up next to each other for parallel batches, and the contents persist through chunk unloads. Beer is one of the rare consumable rewards in IC2 and pairs well with rubber-tree farms that already supply Hops via the same agricultural pipeline.

Brewing Guide

How to brew beer with a Barrel in IndustrialCraft 2

  1. 1

    Craft the Barrel

    Place 8 wood planks of any type around an empty center slot on the 3x3 crafting grid to produce one Barrel.

  2. 2

    Set up the brewery

    Put the Barrel on a flat block at chest height so you can later attach a Barrel Tap on the side facing your access path.

  3. 3

    Add ingredients

    Right-click the Barrel with hops, then with a water bucket, then optionally with biomass — stronger biomass content increases beer potency and side effects.

  4. 4

    Wait for fermentation

    Leave the Barrel loaded for several in-game hours; the chunk must stay loaded for the timer to advance, so keep it inside your active base.

  5. 5

    Attach a Barrel Tap and pour

    Place a Barrel Tap on the front face, then right-click the tap with empty mugs to fill them with finished beer.

Drunkenness warning

Strong beer brewed with large amounts of biomass applies the Nausea effect together with Speed. Avoid drinking it before fights or long parkour sections.

How to craft this block

Ingredients: Oak Planks Oak Planks x2
Rubber Wood Rubber Wood x1
Crafting
Oak Planks
Rubber Wood
Oak Planks
Barrel
1
Barrel

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Frequently asked questions

Can the Barrel be filled with anything other than beer ingredients?

No. The Barrel only accepts the IC2 brewing inputs: hops, water and biomass. Other fluids or items are rejected.

Do BuildCraft pipes drain the Barrel?

No. The Barrel does not expose a fluid output; you must place a Barrel Tap on the side and pour into mugs by hand.

Does fermentation continue when the chunk is unloaded?

No. The fermentation timer only advances while the chunk is loaded, so keep the Barrel near your active base or use a chunk loader.

Can the Barrel burn?

Yes. It is a wooden block, so lava, fire and the Fire Aspect enchantment can destroy it along with its contents.

How many mugs of beer does one Barrel produce?

Output depends on the hops and biomass loaded, but a typical full batch yields several mugs before the Barrel must be refilled.

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