Popped in to cop some good ol' fashioned alky hall. I was specifically looking for a bottle of dry…read morered wine with a twist-off cap, because I was visiting the fine city of Muncie for a few days, and I intended to take the wine back to my hotel. I found one that was decent, but I should say that their wine section isn't huge. But it did the job. I thought that this liquor store was called The Campus Connection, because those are the words that are painted in red across the entire front of the building. But no, this place is actually called Friendly Package Liquors, and there's a small plaque by the door that tells you that information, in small letters. Friendly is located just down the street from Ball State University, so indeed, it really does have a connection to the campus. The people who work here are super friendly (thank goodness, because of the name of the store), and were ready and willing to help me find what I needed, even though I didn't need any help.

*note this is a very rare 5 star rating I'm giving…read more I'm going to keep this simple. I've "untapped" 416 distinct beers in the past 2 years, I'd say roughly 375 or more have all been purchased at this location. As to the service, most all of the employees seem rather knowledgeable about craft beer with the new ones working to lern. I can pretty much promise you if they're not busy at the register, they'll come out and talk beer with you, yet not be overbearing. If you're lucky enough to meet Brewer Bob, listen to what the man has to say.

What a pleasant surprise to find this small brewery (literally) on the south side of Muncie! When…read moreI pulled up to this place, it looked like any other strip mall/industrial office space. Even when I stepped inside, the lobby looked like an office with some merchandise of the brewery on hand. I was greeted by the mom of the owner and she welcomed me back into the brewery (it looks like a big garage) where the vats sit out just behind the bar. I grabbed one of the seats and decided to go with a flight ($7) of five of the six beers. They weren't arranged in any particular order on the taps, so I didn't necessarily drink them in the optimal order, but I was pleased with the flavor on all of them! I started with a Hopscotch Scottish Ale with hops (4.4% ? IBU) that had a pleasant blended flavor where the hops were forward, but not overpowering. I moved on to the Moe's Cream Ale (5%, 10) which seemed especially sweet after the hopped scotch. Very smooth and tasty! The amber (5.3% ?) was probably my least favorite of the flight. It was okay, but didn't stand out from the others. The White River Stout (4.8%, 34) was a little different from most stouts I've tried. It had the deep rich coffee flavor, but there was a hint of some mystery flavor I still can't quite identify, but would say it was almost tart....but not in a bad way. Just a nice flavor with a little something extra. I finished off the flight with the Black IPA (8%, 81) which was another good beer. Plenty of hops, but not overly bitter. I did get to sample the Windy Kilt (Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy) and was surprised that for 9% (27 IBU) beer, the alcohol didn't overpower the other ingredients! It was delicious and balanced. Probably the most enjoyable high alcohol beer I've had! Right now, the space is a bit cluttered and isn't big enough to meet a bunch of friends. It also closes at 6 p.m. during the week. But good news is that the owner is trying to reopen a taproom nearer to downtown (Hoyt and Liberty) late in the summer. From what I was told, it should have plenty of parking and lots of space for customers AND equipment. Not sure if the operations will close on the south side, but even if they brew one place and serve at another, that would be a definite improvement to the visitor experience. I got to talk with a couple of the folks who work there and one of their customers while enjoying my visit. Seems like a friendly group that like to share good stories and listen to a few of mine. Good place! A definite place to bookmark, especially if they get their new expanded location. Review #2622

Not much to look at yet but they will be growing. We had perfect timing, drove up just as he was…read moreopening the door. Got in had a tasting and filled our growler. We liked the wheat.

When a Muncie local tells me to get the toasted ravioli at The Guardian Brewing, I get the toasted…read moreravioli at The Guardian Brewing. Now, I could probably never eat another toasted ravioli for the rest of my life and I'd be perfectly fine, but I had to try them. Not bad! I've had toasted ravioli in St. Louis, which is the supposed birthplace of the food, and these would rival any in the Gateway City. I didn't just want to sit at the bar and stuff my face full of cheese and pasta. So I ordered a pizza, so that I could also stuff my face full of cheese and bread. The pizzas here are sized for an individual to enjoy, but they could also be a nice little sharable snack between two people. I got the Bill the Butcher, which is a meat-forward pie with beer-infused pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, bacon, chicken, sausage, ham and steak. It's a lotta meat! But it was delicious. All of the pizzas have interesting names and even more interesting ingredients, and now I'm kind of wishing I had ordered the Crust Punk Deluxe. Maybe next time! I feel like I missed an opportunity by not getting any of the beer here. But I did buy a pub glass to take home with me. I just wasn't feeling like beer when I visited, but the next time I'm in Muncie, I will definitely stop by for some beer. The service here is very accommodating and friendly. I wanted for nothing, but also, the guy manning the bar was very chill and knew when to hang back.

Came here on a Saturday night, I was surprised to see they had live music outside. We sat inside at…read morethe bar area, our bartender was very knowledgeable on beer and give us samples of what he thought we would like. We ordered pizza and garlic cheese sticks, both were really good and came out fast. The space is fairly large so despite it being a Saturday night, we didn't feel crowded. They also have bingo the first Tuesday of every month and trivia on the second Tuesday.

Such a fun little snack shop! If you see the Korean convenience store videos on TikTok and want to…read morehave a similar experience, this place is a fun place to go! They have the cups of ice and pouch drinks, so many types of Asian snacks and a whole wall of ramen. You can also cook the ramen there and eat it inside the store. The employees were also extremely friendly and helpful. Loved it.

Great day tasting amazing wine and listening to blues at a gem of a winery. Pilgrimage Wine Company…read moreis not your typical Indiana sweet wine winery. Owners Scott and Emma are elevating wine in Indiana. Highly recommend this gem! Great day tasting amazing wine and listening to blues at a gem of a winery. Pilgrimage Wine Company is not your typical Indiana sweet wine winery. Owners Scott and Emma are elevating wine in Indiana. Highly recommend this gem!

Great wines, that range from dryer wines to sweet. I've…read moreseen several great music performances over the few times I've been. Also, they seem to always have food trucks on site, so many great options there as well. We were so impressed and enjoyed the experience that we joined the wine club.

Unless I'm much mistaken, this is the only liquor store in Preble County and it's right here in…read morePreble County's only city. Prices are sadly set by the state government so nothing to rate in that area. For a small store, the selection is pretty good, with some decent wine choices (plenty of them from our local winery) and lots of popular liquors and liqueurs. The attached drive-thru is for cold beer primarily - there are some soft drinks and chips as well as smokes (and chew), but the emphasis is firmly on alcohol. Don't drive through here looking for milk, in other words. You can purchase beer or wine in the drive thru but must come inside for liquor. You can certainly go inside to buy beer too. The guys that work here are very friendly and accommodating, cheerfully carrying your purchases to the car if need be, and in the drive through they'll put them in your trunk or back seat, however you prefer. The five star rating is primarily for service and I'm happy to give it. Nice long open hours, too.

We found Jimmie D's food truck at the Out of the Darkness Walk in Richmond. We split an order of…read morebiscuits and gravy in the morning. The flavor was rich with just a slight hint of spice. Loved it. For lunch later we tried the catfish dinner. The slaw was AMAZING! The catfish was seasoned well and it came with two pieces on one slice of bread for a sandwich. The fries were crisp. Loved this unique food truck.

Great store for natural herbs and supplements. Also have a fabulous collection of crystals and…read morestones. very nice employees and the owner was very helpful

the store was so nice and clean and organized. the staff was very pleasant and super helpful. I was…read moreable to find everything I went in to find and found a few more. As a matter of fact Im trying to find out how to order online. I love this store tho. Great job to all there!!