diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/grown/grass_carpet.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/grown/grass_carpet.dm
index 9fe59b616c..02b36d6a3f 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/grown/grass_carpet.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/grown/grass_carpet.dm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	bitesize_mod = 2
 	var/stacktype = /obj/item/stack/tile/grass
 	var/tile_coefficient = 0.02 // 1/50
-	distill_reagent = "/datum/reagent/consumable/ethanol/beer/light"
+	distill_reagent = /datum/reagent/consumable/ethanol/beer/light
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/grass/attack_self(mob/user)
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You prepare the astroturf.</span>")