Bree’s Bread and Brews
Bree’s Breads & Brews is a warm, busy bakery and beerhouse that stands as one of Eastguard’s most comforting fixtures.”. The ovens fire before dawn and often burn past sunset. Fresh loaves cool on racks while copper kettles simmer in the back room. Farmers, guards, merchants, and travelers pass through every day.
It is the kind of place where someone starts the morning with crust and coffee, then comes back at night for a simple plate and a quiet mug.
The wide front door opens beneath fogged windows. A bell rings as it swings inward. The air smells of bread crust, toasted grain, citrus peel, yeast, and warm malt. A long wooden counter stretches across the front room, one section lower for dwarves and children. Baskets crowd the surface with rolls and braided loaves. Behind it, shelves climb high with preserves, butter crocks, and sweet buns.
Sturdy tables line one wall. The benches are worn smooth. Mug rings stain the wood. At the back, a wide stone arch frames the ovens. Firelight casts steady orange across the floor. A side door leads to the brewing room where barrels rest in wooden cradles and copper kettles hang over controlled flame.
The bakery is rarely empty., but it never feels loud enough to be a tavern. In the morning, farmers cluster near the counter. At midday, guards eat fast and head back to duty. In the evening, conversation lowers and the space feels like a small beerhouse. Arguments fade quickly here. Bree keeps her voice calm. Someone will slide a plate toward a hungry stranger before tempers rise.
Children sometimes arrive with a few coins and a folded note from home. Bree always makes the math work.
Selling
Bakery Goods
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hearth Loaf | Round country bread with thick crust and soft interior | 4 cp |
| Braided White Loaf | Light wheat bread braided before baking | 5 cp |
| Dense Seed Loaf | Dark loaf packed with toasted seeds and grains | 6 cp |
| Small Rolls (per 3) | Soft rolls brushed with butter | 3 cp |
| Fruit Tart (seasonal) | Short pastry filled with orchard fruit and glaze | 4 cp |
| Honey Twist | Sweet spiral pastry brushed with local honey | 3 cp |
| Vegetable or Cheese Hand Pie | Savory pastry filled with vegetables or soft cheese | 6 cp |
| Spiced Meat Hand Pie | Hot pastry filled with minced meat and mild spices | 8 cp |
| Simple Breakfast | Bread, butter, and jam with hot coffee | 5 cp |
| Midday Plate | Savory pie slice, pickled vegetables, and bread heel | 1 sp |
House Beers
| Beer | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ironhand Hefeweizen | Cloudy wheat beer, soft gold, faint fruit and clove | 4 cp |
| Ironhand Lager | Clean and lightly malty with a crisp finish | 4 cp |
| Ironhand Pilsner | Pale and sharp with firm hop bitterness | 5 cp |
| Seasonal Small Batch | Rotating experimental brew depending on grain supply | 5 cp |
| Take-Home Jug (any beer) | Clay stoppered jug filled fresh from the cask | 1 sp |
Buying
Grain, hops, yeast, butter, preserves, and seasonal produce from trusted suppliers.
Services
- Fresh bread daily
- Travel rations
- Beer by mug or jug
- Special orders with notice
- Quiet meeting space
Rumours
- Bree keeps the best yeast in Eastguard.
- Guards say her bread improves morale.
- Some swear the bakery feels warmer during troubled times.