Due to her family's preference for sons, Autumn Sullivan is married into Progress Village for a sky-high Bride Price, wife of Joel Cameron, known as a 'fool.' She discovers Joel possesses secret ancient brewing techniques. They revive the old fermentation pit, uphold pure grain brewing, withstand industry pressure and difficulties, clear the name of the previous generation in an old case of injustice, and lead the village to prosperity through brewing. They also find a sincere, mutual love.