Black Marlin
Ballast Point Brewing Company

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From:
Ballast Point Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
American Porter
ABV:
6%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.96 | pDev: 9.85%
Reviews:
345
Ratings:
1,059
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 09, 2021
Added:
Aug 26, 2002
Wants:
  92
Gots:
  169
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Ratings by legalpete19340:
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Reviewed by legalpete19340 from Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A: Poured very dark brown with a big fluffy head that slowly dissipated to a respectable skim for the rest of the drink. Moderate lacing.

S: Very nice, but "lighter" in weight than other porters. Solid roasted malt, barley and I get some fresh cut wood, cola, dark cocoa, grass.

T: Moderate roasted malt eases into more of the cola and grassy flavors. Some light coffee, wood, bit of leather and ends with crescendo of roasty malty flavors.

M: Medium with some fizz.

O: Really enjoyable and comes across "lighter" than some porters. The hops play a role but not like other west coast porters, here they support and round out and balance the roastiness. If I see this beer I will drink it again.
May 15, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by mpenske from California

May 09, 2021
 
Rated: 3.17 by WickedBeer from Alabama

Mar 13, 2020
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Reviewed by jeffdr123 from Florida

3.52/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On tap at Baseline Hollywood Studios. Pornstar Coca-Cola Brown. Nice roast the elements. A little more coffee flavor than I usually like. Probably won't order again.
Dec 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.67 by Curt3 from Ohio

May 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.96 by craigbelly from Iowa

Apr 24, 2019
 
Rated: 3.25 by mmilyko from Nevada

Mar 21, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by AuntBea from Illinois

Feb 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by zbooks from Texas

Jan 11, 2019
 
Rated: 4.18 by runlikeakenyan from Indiana

Dec 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3.6 by Bammer21 from Illinois

Oct 25, 2018
 
Rated: 3.99 by JohnDon from Texas

Oct 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.85 by robotic_being from Illinois

Sep 20, 2018
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I tried this at Ballast Points new Chicago location. It poured an opaque dark with tan head that did not leave much lace. The scent had hints of chocolate and earth. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with sweet roast and peat presence. The mouthfeel was medium in body with good carbonation. Overall its a solid beer.
Sep 08, 2018
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Rated by Scott_McCool from Florida

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Not sweet, moderate coffee taste
Aug 18, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Jason_cs from Florida

Jul 29, 2018
 
Rated: 3.94 by glf60 from Virginia

Jul 15, 2018
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Reviewed by Stevedore from Oregon

3.73/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Fairly standard porter. Dark brown body, one finger offwhite head. Short retention and no lacing. Smell brings a bit of milk chocolate, fair bit of roast, light earth, touch of dark fruit. Flavour follows, although while the chocolate and roast are appropriate up front, there isn't much on the finish, seems to get watery towards the end. Medium thinner body, appropriately carbonated, mild earthy finish that seems to let you down after the initial burst of chocolate and roast. Still a fairly smooth drinking beer.
Jun 24, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by csfcmitchell from Texas

May 27, 2018
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Reviewed by VABA from Virginia

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A-Pours a dark color with a nice head and lacing
A-Aroma has slight chocolate hints
T-The taste follows the nose with slight chocolate flavor
M-A medium bodied decently carbonated beer
O-A nice Porter
May 14, 2018
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