Saturday Night Beer Review ... February 8, 2025 Mariner Brewing 'Winter ❄️ Ale' 🍻 "Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated"; a famous quote by Mark Twain from 1897 following published reports from hoaxers of his untimely demise. What was not to believe? Respected papers published it. Eager to sell copies and fearful of missing the headline that their competitors would certainly seize, papers rushed to the presses, conveniently ignoring the prudent step of confirming. In our lifetime, another elderly man has had his demise called many times, yet he fights on; sometimes appearing sickly, other times fierce and robust; but definitely not dead or dying. Morgan Freeman? No, but good guess. Old man Winter; Almost twenty years ago, Al Gore famously called for Mr. Winter's demise by 2016. Yet this year, he came with that terrifying old man strength, signaling Mr. Winter will collect his pension for many years to come. I toast to longevity, to old dudes that can still kick ass, and to people who are always wrong and still somehow have an audience. In my cup, a lovely dark Ale, malty, fragrant, and flavorful. Warm spices permeate, the perfect pint to celebrate that winter is mostly behind us. 🍺🍺🍺🍺/5 🍺 - ☹ 🍺🍺 -  😕 🍺🍺🍺 - 🙂 🍺🍺🍺🍺 - 😃 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 - 😍 114