Fermenter Mod

Fermenter Mod introduces a large industrial fermentation machine designed to efficiently process mash, wort, and other precursor materials into alcohol and related products. It expands RimWorld’s fermentation mechanics with larger processing capacity, automated temperature regulation, and support for additional fermentation-based production chains.

Fermenter Features

Industrial fermentation system

• Industrial fermenter: A powered machine capable of processing large quantities of mash or wort into alcohol.
• High capacity processing: Much larger capacity than standard fermentation barrels, improving space efficiency.
• Temperature regulation: The fermenter automatically regulates its internal temperature to maintain proper fermentation conditions.
• Spoilage mechanics: If left unpowered for extended periods, ingredients may spoil and produce a spoiled output.

Additional production processes

• Vinegar production: Fermented vinegar can be used to pickle food and support additional fermentation processes.
• Oil extraction: Oils can be produced from plants through solvent-based fermentation processes and used as cooking aids.
• Dairy fermentation: Certain fermentation processes allow the production of dairy products.
• Biofuel production: When not fermenting food products, the fermenter can convert organic materials into chemfuel.
• Spoiled mash uses: Spoiled mash can be used as animal feed or compost material in compatible mods.

Additional buildings

• Fermentation Vat: A medieval technology alternative that performs similar functions but is less efficient and more sensitive to temperature conditions.

Extensible recipe system

• Custom fermentation definitions: The mod uses a dedicated fermentation definition system, making it easy to add new recipes through XML.
• Research integration: New research projects are included and placed in their own research tab.

Compatibility notes

• Vanilla Brewing Expanded: Includes compatibility support.
• Save compatibility: Safe to add to existing saves. To remove the mod, all buildings and related content must be removed first.
• Linux systems: Requires the Harmony fix for penguins.
• Languages: Includes Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and German translations.

Supported mod integrations

• Apothecary: Composting support and absinthe production.
• Cupro Panda Drinks: Additional fermentation recipes.
• Dubs Bad Hygiene: Converts fecal sludge into bio solids.
• Fish Industry, Fishing Nets, RF Fishing, Thanks for all the fish, VCE – Fishing: Fish preservation support.
• Ghost Gear: Adds hexane solvent if not present.
• Medical Supplements: Uses ethanol in precursor recipes.
• Multiplayer: Native compatibility.
• RC2 – Core and RC2 – Bottle and Brewing Expansion: Oil production and additional brewing recipes.
• RimBees: Mead compatibility.
• Smokeleaf Industry and Smokeleaf Industry – Reborn: Cooking oils and recipe integration.
• Seeds Please: Native plant compatibility.
• SYR Blueberries: Blueberry wine production.
• VG – Garden Tools, VG – Garden Drinks, VG – Garden Gourmet: Composting and fermentation recipes.
• VCE/VPE: Various fruits and plants used in recipes.
• VFE – Medieval: Wine fermentation support.
• VFE – Settlers: Chemshine distillation.

When troubleshooting the Fermenter Mod:

• See if the the error persists if you just have this mod and its requirements active.
• If not, try adding your other mods until it happens again.
• Always post your log using the Log Uploader.
• For best support, please use the Discord-channel for error-reporting.
• Do not report errors by making a discussion-thread, I get no notification of that.
• If you have the solution for a problem, please post it to the GitHub repository.
• Use RimSort to sort your mods.

Additional credits: Kubouch, jabbamonkey, HawnHan, Proxyer, Erdnussbrot.