The Fickle Peach
Now, most of you know that I am diehard Heorot patron. However, last week I decided to check out the Fickle Peach. Many of my friends that are fans of the Heorot, but not quite as commited as I am, have told me how great the Peach is…So, I felt it warranted at least being checked into.
So, I met up with Chris S. and we hit the Fickle Peach on a Thursday night. One of the first things I observed upon walking into the establishment was the flat screen TV. Basketball was on the tube…this would not happen up the street at the Heorot. The conversation with the bartender and other patrons focused on Ball State athletics. Again, this is something that would not happen at the Heorot. Also, the establishment appeared to be clean…the kind of place you wouldn’t worry about taking your wife to. Um, do I really need to say that the Heorot has the “less-than-clean” atmosphere nailed down?
Anyway, Chris and I bellied up to the bar. He enjoyed the Guinness while I went for the Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale (there was a special on Bell’s that evening). Both beers were presented very nicely (the head of the Guinness had a clover drawn into it). I’m a big fan of the Two-Hearted, so I was delighted to find it on tap.
A great evening was had by all.
So, overall, I enjoyed the Fickle Peach. But, I’d have to be in the mood for it. If I’m looking for a place to watch a game and talk sports, the Peach would win out over Scotty’s, B-Dub’s, and the like. However, if I’m looking for conversation that does not involve sports and a ridiculously huge beer list, the Heorot wins out. Let me say, the Fickle Peach may not have quite the list that the Heorot does…however, the beers they do offer are high quality (well, I think I did notice a couple of crappy ones on the list…probably there to make the Muncie NASCAR fans happy).
I don’t know you, but I like you. First off, I’m a youth pastor at the church down the street (first church of God ECI). second, I go to the Heorot every Wednesday night and sometimes more than that. Third, I like all the bands that you listen to. This is crazy. How can we be in this small city, enjoying the same things and not know each other (and probably love each other). Plus I’m friends with David Hall. This is crazy stuff man.
Comment by david — July 3, 2007 @ 8:13 pm
Thank God for beers for Nascar. With out cheap beer we would not go forth and fornicate and populate the earth. Cheers.
Shane
Comment by shane — November 29, 2007 @ 12:21 am