Black Marlin - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Ballast Point Brewing Company

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From:
Ballast Point Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
5.9%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.85 | pDev: 15.58%
Reviews:
41
Ratings:
69
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 10, 2016
Added:
Mar 13, 2010
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  1
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Rated: 4 by ItsYourBoyBlue from Washington

May 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.12 by Keananmichael5 from California

May 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by BreweryRun from California

Jun 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by wrightst from Maryland

Jun 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by zestar from California

May 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by akang from California

Apr 04, 2014
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Reviewed by BMMillsy from Florida

2.1/5  rDev -45.5%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25
On tap at The Local in San Diego. Dark brown pour with ruby on the edges and a small khaki head. Aroma is some light roast, heavy sherry and rum booze (does not smell like bourbon here). Flavor is a rather disgusting combination of roast and straight up cheap whiskey (oh, hey Black Velvet) and is barely drinkable. Way light bodied, way to thin for the bourbon barrel aging. I could not finish a 3 ounce taster of this one. It was really bad.
Nov 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by dfhhead25 from Pennsylvania

Aug 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by SocalKicks from California

Aug 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by jbaakko from California

Jun 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by djre4orm from Virginia

Jun 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Zbeetleman from California

May 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by spycow from Illinois

Jan 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by jasewaaang from California

Dec 05, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by whallgren from Pennsylvania

Dec 04, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by fox227 from California

Nov 07, 2012
 
Rated: 1.5 by t0rin0 from California

Aug 20, 2012
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Reviewed by MasterSki from Canada (ON)

2.79/5  rDev -27.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Thanks to FlandersNed for the hookup. Served in a Cigar City snifter.

A - Giant tan foam settles to a thick cap and splotchy lace. Dark brown body with a hint of transparency at the edges.

S - Reminds me a lot of BA Token - buttery, with notes of cola, nuts, brown sugar, toffee, and light bourbon.

T - Taste is similar, with cola, toasted grains, butter, and some fruity notes. Seems mildly infected.

M - Medium-light body, lower carbonation, slightly grainy texture, and some surprising alcohol warmth for a 5.9% porter.

D - Not very good. I struggled with my 4oz pour, and if this had been any higher in ABV I would have been tempted to pour it out. Not sure if the infection was at the growler level or something systemic.
Jun 29, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by timwardjr from Pennsylvania

Jun 15, 2012
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Reviewed by Chico1985 from Massachusetts

4.18/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
On-tap at Sierra Grille.

Poured into a snifter just about black, 1-finger beige head, nice retention and lace.

Smell is good, bourbon noticeable but quite mellow, nice roasty and chocolate porter notes, good strength overall.

Taste is great - bourbon is a little stronger than in the scent, still pretty mellow overall but at a good level and very flavorful. Melds very nicely with porter which delivers dark chocolate, roastiness, black coffee with some light vanilla sweetness and oak. Bourbon intensifies a bit with warmth but great balance.

Kind of a weak mouthfeel, doesn't feel full enough, just kinda sits there.

Other than the mouthfeel this is very nicely done. Bourbon and oak are at a perfect level, the porter brings great flavors for the low ABV and isn't overpowered. Definitely would like to have it again.
Jun 11, 2012
Black Marlin - Bourbon Barrel-Aged from Ballast Point Brewing Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 69 ratings