Oh, holy kombucha - how delicious art thou? I'm specifically going to focus on the cherry kombucha…read moreby Hidden Pond Farm and how I have this theory that every swig makes me smarter, healthier, more energized, you name it. I've come up with all sorts of theories and reasons I should purchase more of this delicious living bebida. (research kombucha - it's quite interesting) I purchased my Hidden Pond Farm kombucha from the Indy Winter Farmers Market in City Market - I've also seen them at other markets. Kombucha is not their only cup of tea, you'll find them selling several other fermented vegetables as well.

The gentleman I spoke with was very friendly and helpful even tho they didn't have what we were…read morelooking for, a bottle of Port. If you want to see how we ended up here read my review for Sav-On Liquors across the street for a good laugh. If castle Liquor had a better selection i would probably come in more often, but for the most of the basics they have you covered, and with a smile.

Nice local liquor store with friendly people, however the mark ups (especially on premium liquors)…read moreare insane. Always $40+. I guess if people want to pay it, that's fine, but there are other Indiana shops that aren't going that high for the same juice.

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

This was the last of the 3 breweries in Muncie I have wanted to visit. I sat at the bar which may…read morehave 7 chairs. There are 2 tables with maybe 3 chairs each. I think everyone there had some connection with the brewery. The beer was very good. I tried the Black IPA, Liberty Street IPA, Frog Baby ESB, Brauer's Blonde and the Cream. They say on their web site they are making a tap room. They don't say where.

Books & Brews Muncie is one of 7 B&B locations currently open in Indiana - with plans for expansion…read moreto many more locations in the works. This particular location is in the old Guardian Brewing space, adjacent to the tracks, and just about a mile from the Ball State Campus. While the locations differ, a few things remain consistent no matter which Books & Brews location you visit. Here is the run down: ++ it's the same B&B charm, same tasty beers, same food menu, same amazing handcrafted wood furniture, same events (trivia, live music, open mic night, table top game night - check the schedule for specific days) as the original Indy location. However, this Muncie location brings a fresh layout, a PATIO, and ice/soda service, y'all! + Keep in mind that there is no beer brewed on the premises as of the writing of this review, so there are no growler fills on Sundays. However, you CAN carry out the flagship Books & Brews beers in CANS! Yes, you CAN! + Don't forget to get Mug Club membership - it's good for life - totally worth it at a measly $70 and good at all locations! + All ages welcome -- kids area in the front, tables for families in 2 areas, or a bar area for just the grown folk. + Patio seating! + Flights available! + Cool literary themed merchandise + Games to play! Free fun! + Free Wifi + No TVs...so put your phone down and TALK to your frennns! Come. Sit, drink, converse. Enjoy :)

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.

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.

This was my third or fourth visit. This time it was Saturday night. They had live music, a country…read moresinger with a great voice. My previous visits were before they had food. I discovered they have some pretty amazing Mac n cheese!! I got a perch sandwich with a side of mac n cheese. Holy Toledo! The perch was decent but the mac n cheese; it was everything it can be. You need this! Trust me.

A cute brewery in the downtown of Eaton with a great beer menu and fun food menu. We went on a…read morequiet Friday night, but it looks like there's a lot of events they host, too!