Double Dropped Bitter (Brakspear)

Name: Double Dropped Bitter
Label: "Craft brewed in Oxfordshire using the unique 'Double Dropped' fermentation system"
Brewery: Brakspear
ABV: 3.4%

Rating: "Brewed as it always has been, with Maris Otter barley, English Goldings & Fuggles hops using the unique Brakspear 'Double Drop' system, that provides a robust second fermentation stage to produce a remarkably drinkable ale with complex, fragrant, mouthwatering characteristics."  A complex and long-winded description on the back of the bottle there, yet mouthwateringly accurate.

Game: A lull in new releases does have its benefits. I've managed to finish Catherine, Clone Wars and I Am Alive recently. I Am Alive is probably one of the most atmospheric games I've played for a long time. Its oppressively bleak post-apocalyptic take on running and climbing with limited resources is a unique experience and the clogging stamina-sapping dust at ground-level is almost palpable. Coupled with the haunting soundtrack this makes it one of the best downloadable games on offer so far.  7/10.

Eagle IPA (Wells)

Name: Eagle IPA
Label: "Born and brewed in Bedford"
Brewery: Wells
ABV: 3.6%

Rating: "Brewed in the heart of Bedford with the finest Red Tractor accredited malted barley and natural mineral water from our well, sunk by Charles Wells himself in 1904." The eagle has landed, and it's well tasty!

Game: I am alive! That's not just me pointing out the obvious, it's actually a downloadable game from Xbox Live Arcade. For a tasty teaser preview check xboxmeagain.blogspot.com. Downloadable games still don't seem to compare that well with full retail titles, so boxed games have nothing to fear just yet. But I am Alive contains some great ideas, controls and combat are a bit wonky yet overall the game just oozes atmosphere. Well worth a look. 7/10