Guest Blogger Preston Bell Reviews Cowboys and Aliens

Preston does not have his own blog but has agreed to throw me a review here and there. 

I had been anticipating this movie for a while now. This movie was entertaining and worth the money I paid for it. Not the best sci-fi film in the world but the idea was interesting and I would go see it again. Aliens coming down to invade Earth during the western times is genius.
Daniel Craig plays the guy who is kidnapped by aliens and left in the middle of the desert. At the very beginning we find him waking up with the strange device on his arm and he has no idea what happened. He has to find out where he is and he eventually finds out the powers of the device when the aliens attack the village. It is a good start to the film and I won't give anything more away, you would have to see the film for yourself. The execution could have been a little bit better throughout the movie though. Acting was pretty decent and the movie will keep you interested throughout most of it. 


Overall, I would give this movie a 7.5 out of 10.

Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale

Oh Dogfish Head. The makers of one of the best IPAs and from what I hear go through a lot of research for all of their beers. This is a dark beer that does not have a strong taste though you can tell that Dogfish Head uses caramelized sugar. This Indian Brown Ale is not very crisp/ carbonated but it gets the job done. This would be a good dark beer to easy novices into more potent tasting dark beers.

How it was tasted: Out of a glass at Flying Saucer in Austin.

Rating: 9/10
1-2= Disgusting
3-4= Not worth the calories
5-6= Average
7-8= Good
9-10= One of my favorite beers

Unibroue Trois Pistoles

You know you are having a Unibroue when you are having a delicious and artistic beer. So besides the epic art what else makes Trois Pistoles so great?

This is a strong dark ale which is refermented in the bottle. Trois Pistoles has a sweet taste as well as a pleasant aftertaste. You only catch a hint of chocolate, brown rum and spices. I ended up drinking this beer by the pool but I would not recommend it. It would be best enjoyed chilled in a glass and sipped on while perhaps smoking a cigar with your friends.


How it was tasted: by the pool. Not recommended.

Rating: 9/10
1-2= Disgusting
3-4= Not worth the calories
5-6= Average
7-8= Good
9-10= One of my favorite beers

Molson Canadian

Molson is owned by Molson-Coors Canada Inc. , go figure. So when you think of Molson you should think of Coors not only because of the name but because Molson has a similar domestic beer taste. This isn't a beer to write home about but if you want to fly your Canadian flag high while pre-gaming a hockey game, then this is the beer for you.

How it was tasted: out of the bottle by the pool.

Rating: 6/10
1-2= Disgusting
3-4= Not worth the calories
5-6= Average
7-8= Good
9-10= One of my favorite beers

Samuel Adams Summer Ale

This seasonal brew is a nice wheat ale brewed with lemon peels. It is truly refreshing on a hot summers day. The lemon does not over power the drink but adds a nice slight citrus taste. This is also not a heavy beer, like the original Samuel Adams, nor is it a light beer (like a Corona) but I think it is a marriage of the two.

How it was tasted: Out of the bottle.

Rating: 8/10
1-2= Disgusting
3-4= Not worth the calories
5-6= Average
7-8= Good
9-10= One of my favorite beers

Limbo - indie game

Limbo is one of the most interesting games I have played in a while. I heard about it when it came out on Xbox Arcade and everyone thought it was good. So when it came out on PC a few days ago I thought I would give it a shot.

The whole game has a film noir aspect to it as you can see by the photo. There are many enemies the boy encounters while having to solve puzzles in order to proceed through the game. The mechanics are simple since you can either move,  jump or grab an object. This means anyone can pick up this title without worrying about getting owned or more appropriately |o\/\/|\|3|). The whole story is purposely vague in order for the reader to interpret what is happening. All we are given is "Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO". I think this adds more to the game though if I am correct the story does seem appealing either way.

My only complaint is that this game is pretty short. You could probably finish it in a few hours depending on if you get stuck or not. Even with this gripe I will go ahead and bump it up to a 9.

How it was tasted: played on a PC through steam. http://store.steampowered.com/app/48000/

Rating: 9/10:
1-2= waste of my time
3-4= not worth it
5-6= Average
7-8= Good
9-10= One of my favorite games

Cheeky Monkey

 I discovered this mixed drink at the Flying Saucer this Saturday. I have to say it was not at all what I was hoping for. Golden Monkey beer by Victory Brewing company is on of my favorite beers (though I have not yet reviewed it), so I was excited to see it on the mix drink list at the Flying Saucer. I have never had Framboise before so I had no idea how much it would sweeten this mix drink. I dare say it was close to being as sweet as a Smirnoff ice *shivers*. Though that is a slight exaggeration, Framboise did not add anything the beer. I dare say it just tainted the Golden Monkey. I believe that people who like their drinks/ beers a little more on the sweet side will enjoy this concoction since it isn't too bad. I do ask that you try Golden Monkey by itself before you judge it based on this Cheeky Monkey.


How it was tasted: at the flying saucer in a glass.

Rating: 8/10
1-2= Disgusting
3-4= Not worth the calories
5-6= Average
7-8= Good
9-10= One of my favorite beers