Quest:Local Brew

Summary
Vartain needs more hops to help him brew ale for his bar. Collect some from the bushes in the forest around Finnen.

Story
Welcome, my pub is your pub. Rest your feet, quench your thirst. Have a bit of venison stew. Once you have made yourself comfortable, I have a request to make of you.

Good, good. I ask you this, my friend, what are the two things a tavern needs to be a tavern? Atmosphere and Alcohol. That's what it takes. We have atmosphere, that's never been a problem. My problem is we have precious little alcohol!

These times have been hard on people, we've had to tap our stores and they are starting to run dry. Would you be so kind as to harvest some hops for me from the bushes nearby? I don't need much, others have been collecting for me as well, but whatever you could bring would really help me with my brewing.

Steps
Collect hops from Vartain's bushes.

Return to Vartain.

Finish
Good, you have returned, and not a moment too soon. I would hate to think what would happen if we ran out. There are a few things as sad as a pub with no beer. Here is a bit of coin and some ale for your trouble.

Rewards

 * 11 silver, 36 copper
 * weak elixir of healing
 * 11,500 experience

Tips
The bushes are 'Hops Bush' and are surrounded by some level 9 bears. You only need to right-click on one to complete the quest objective.