Yeah, Terraria had Ale that made you "tipsy". And if you are really worried about content add root beer and sodas then. Some type of generic drink just for the sake of having one.
If we have beer than we need an additional character for creation or even a new race....the dwarfs Beer would be their natural source of energy, boosting strengh and silliness to maximum.
We can use florans to produce various beverages and vegan dishes. After all, they do eat animal meat, so it's only fair.
I see potential in this. Found some strange, glowing crystals that you don't know what to do with? Powder then and pour them into the brewing vat and see if it becomes super-beer.