Frequently Asked Questions 📢

Hello everyone!

Emiliano, our game director, along with Yannis and Steven (that's me), the community managers, hosted a Q&A on our Discord last week. Inspired by the questions from that session, we want to share some key points that we feel are important for a larger audience.

Happy reading!

[h3]What is the story behind Ale Abbey?[/h3][hr][/hr]
The game originated from Emiliano's passion for brewing and tycoon games. Although he has been working in the industry for a while, he had never had the opportunity to develop a tycoon game until now. Venturing into managing a brewery felt like a natural progression. Our Game Director has read extensively about beer crafting, and it was during this research that he stumbled upon trappist abbeys. The traditions and history behind these monastic ales captivated him. This and the fact monastery beers are some of his favourites.


[h3]What’s my goal as a player?[/h3][hr][/hr]
You will begin your journey with a humble abbey and the ambition of growing larger and more prosperous. To achieve this, you'll create unique recipes and sell your freshly made beverages to nearby villages.

As you advance, it is essential to continually evolve your brewing practices, as brewing is not a practice set in stone. By allowing your monks to conduct research, you'll unlock new tools, ingredients, and rooms, thereby enriching your monastic life.

[h3]What divine drinks can I concoct?[/h3][hr][/hr]
There are over 20 European styles of beer in the game at the moment, ranging from blond ale to Bohemian pilsner. For each of these styles, you'll be able to craft unique recipes by selecting your desired ingredients. You can also tweak these to gain specific bonuses—or risk getting your beer infected!
Different towns have varying preferences for beer types; not everyone enjoys the same brews. By catering to local tastes and fulfilling special orders during events, you'll be able to earn more florins.

[h3]What’s up with the monks? [/h3][hr][/hr]
The monks under your charge are essential for producing the best beers. Each monk has unique stats that will get better over time with training and experience. However, be mindful of their individual needs and desires; providing a bed and a beer is a good start to keep them content.

[h3]Will I be able to play a demo?[/h3][hr][/hr]
After two years of development, the game is in a good state and we’ll absolutely do a demo later this year. In the meantime, we are also considering the option of conducting some playtests beforehand.
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[h3]How can we help? [/h3][hr][/hr]
Wishlist the game on Steam! It’s the best way to support us. Additionally, if you know anyone who might enjoy our game, please tell them about us. We’re always excited to welcome new people and share our passion for tycoon games with them!

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If you wish to know more, you can also check the weekly updates about the game on IndieDB! The audio version of the Q&A is also included, with some more specific questions addressed in it.

Weekly update

Have a great day and see you soon brewers!🍺

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