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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Ratings by jminsc76:
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Reviewed by jminsc76 from Texas

3.91/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4
Don't recall where I had this. I think it was at the Surley Goat, but not too sure.

Anyways, don't recall the looks either (it was dark) but a large head forms upon agitation and the body is dark, dark, dark.

Smells of bourbon. Yeah, definitely bourbon, but also some coffee roasts that blends pleasantly into the bouquet.

Flavors include the aforementioned bourbon as well as coffee, oak, and cocoa nibs. A decent balance but not transcendental.

The mouthfeel is a bit thin; alexd3891 informs me this is atypical of the bourbon-aged porter.

Everything else, however, is exceptional. Overall I like the bourbon-aged aspect to an already solid porter from Ballast Point. Is it Victory at Sea? No. Nothing is Victory at Sea. But this is good.
Apr 25, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
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
Black Marlin - Bourbon Barrel-Aged from Ballast Point Brewing Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 69 ratings