T.G.I.F... M.B. – Light vs. Dark

In the eternal struggle of Light vs. Dark, Dark wins this battle.

Here we have two completely different beers, sampled last Friday, at the Colorado Springs establishment called Thunder & Buttons. I had been reluctant to enter this pub, but it turns out it's very cute and cozy.

We tried two beer (one each) Winter Warlock Oatmeal Stout and Upslope Lager. We could not have chosen two more opposite drinks. The pale-beer lover of the two of us enjoyed the upslope immensely, but I would have preferred a glass of water over that tinted weak tea.

• What kind of beer? Winter Warlock Oatmeal Stout. Says the website: Chock full of highly roasted barley malt and 100 lbs. of flaked oatmeal, the Warlock is a dark and satisfying winter elixir.
• Where is it brewed? Bristol Brewing Company, right here in Colorado Springs.
• Alcohol content? 6.0%
• Tasters' rating? G for Grand! This Warlock cast a spell on me. >Giggle, snort< Come on, it's the Christmas season, allow me to bring out the cheese!