Totally Not Real Energy Drinks
Minecraft's brewing system is a cornerstone of survival gameplay, but it comes with a persistent annoyance: glass bottles. Every potion you craft leaves you juggling a fragile, non-stackable inventory item that shatters on impact and clutters your chests. The Totally Not Real Energy Drinks mod for Fabric solves this problem in the most refreshing way possible. Instead of brewing traditional potions, you brew a lineup of "totally not real" sodas and energy drinks that come in reusable, stackable cans. This small but mighty Fabric mod transforms your brewing stand into a vending machine of tactical buffs, all without the glass bottle headache.
Why Ditch Glass Bottles for Drink Cans?
The core innovation of Totally Not Real Energy Drinks for Minecraft is the shift from fragile glass to durable aluminum. When you drink one of these custom beverages, you don't lose the container. Instead, you receive an Empty Can that you can refill and reuse. This simple change has a massive impact on your inventory management. Cans stack up to 16, meaning you can carry a full arsenal of buffs in a single inventory slot. No more shattering bottles, no more wasted glass, and no more trips back to base just to restock on potion supplies.
Getting Started: Crafting Your First Can
Before you can start brewing energy drinks, you need a can to hold them. The process is straightforward. First, craft an Empty Can using a simple recipe of iron nuggets. Once you have an Empty Can, you need to fill it with water. To do this, hold the Empty Can and right-click a water-filled cauldron. This action consumes one level of water from the cauldron and gives you a Water Can. This is your base ingredient for all the brewing recipes that follow.
Brewing Recipes: The Full Menu of Totally Not Real Energy Drinks
Each drink in this mod requires a three-step brewing process in a Brewing Stand. Since brewing stands can only take one ingredient at a time, you will need to be patient and methodical. The process always starts with a Water Can, then adds a primary ingredient to create an "Unmixed" version, followed by a secondary ingredient to create a "Base" version, and finally a tertiary ingredient to finish the drink. Here is the complete list of beverages you can create.
Zepzi: The Classic Cola
Zepzi is your standard energy cola, granting Strength I for 10 seconds. To brew it, follow these steps:
- Water Can + Sugar → Zepzi (Unmixed)
- Zepzi (Unmixed) + Cocoa Beans → Zepzi (Base)
- Zepzi (Base) + Redstone → Zepzi
Fantastic: The Fruity Boost
Fantastic provides Jump Boost I for 10 seconds, perfect for parkour or escaping mobs. The recipe is:
- Water Can + Golden Carrot → Fantastic (Unmixed)
- Fantastic (Unmixed) + Chorus Fruit → Fantastic (Base)
- Fantastic (Base) + Sugar → Fantastic
Spirit: The Speed Demon
Spirit grants Speed I for 10 seconds, making it ideal for long-distance travel. Brew it using:
- Water Can + Apple → Spirit (Unmixed)
- Spirit (Unmixed) + Soul Sand → Spirit (Base)
- Spirit (Base) + Rabbit's Foot → Spirit
Redcow: The Regenerator
Redcow offers Regeneration I for 5 seconds, a quick health top-up in the middle of a fight. The recipe involves:
- Water Can + Cooked Beef → Redcow (Unmixed)
- Redcow (Unmixed) + Sugar → Redcow (Base)
- Redcow (Base) + Glistering Melon Slice → Redcow
Monstrosity: The Double Threat
Monstrosity is a heavy-hitter, granting both Speed I and Strength I for 10 seconds. This makes it a powerful pre-boss-fight beverage. The recipe is:
- Water Can + Ender Pearl → Monstrosity (Unmixed)
- Monstrosity (Unmixed) + Ink Sac → Monstrosity (Base)
- Monstrosity (Base) + Sugar → Monstrosity
Monstrosity White: The Speed Overdrive
For pure velocity, Monstrosity White grants Speed II for 10 seconds. This is the rarest and most potent speed drink. Brew it with:
- Water Can + Eye of Ender → Monstrosity White (Unmixed)
- Monstrosity White (Unmixed) + Glow Ink Sac → Monstrosity White (Base)
- Monstrosity White (Base) + Fermented Spider Eye → Monstrosity White
Installation and Compatibility
This mod is built specifically for the Fabric loader. Before you download Totally Not Real Energy Drinks, ensure you have Fabric API installed in your mods folder. The mod is designed for recent versions of Minecraft, so always check the mod page for the specific version you are running. To get started, simply place the downloaded .jar file into your mods folder. If you are looking for a streamlined way to manage your mods, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Totally Not Real Energy Drinks, saving you the hassle of manually managing your mods folder. The launcher also handles version compatibility checks automatically, ensuring the mod runs smoothly on your chosen Minecraft version.
Tips for Brewing Efficiency
Since brewing takes time, consider setting up a dedicated brewing station with multiple brewing stands. You can also automate the process with hoppers and dispensers, though the manual approach is often more satisfying. Remember that all drinks, regardless of type, stack to 16 and return an Empty Can after drinking. This means you can create a "six-pack" of Zepzi for a mining trip or a full stack of Monstrosity for a raid. The mod encourages experimentation, and the developer has invited players to comment with new drink ideas or bug reports, making this a community-driven project.
Final Thoughts on Totally Not Real Energy Drinks
Totally Not Real Energy Drinks is a fantastic quality-of-life mod that rethinks a core mechanic. It is small, focused, and perfectly executed. The reusable can system is a game-changer for inventory management, and the variety of effects ensures there is a drink for every situation. Whether you are a builder needing Jump Boost or a warrior stocking up on Strength, this mod has you covered. It is a must-have for any Fabric player looking to streamline their potion game. For those who prefer a more curated modding experience, the foxygame.net launcher's add-on catalog includes Totally Not Real Energy Drinks, allowing you to browse and install it alongside other compatible mods with a single click, and it will even notify you when an update is available for the mod. Give it a try, and you will never look at a glass bottle the same way again.