Tick anything you already have, in any order. Quests unlock once this is done.
Mead is the simplest thing to ferment: honey, water, yeast and time. No boiling and no mash, which is why it is a good first ferment.
2 things left above. Quests are real things you go and do, so they only make sense once you have what you need.
First one waiting: Brew a simple one-gallon mead