Black Marlin - Cocoa Chipotle
Ballast Point Brewing Company

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From:
Ballast Point Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Chile Beer
ABV:
6%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.61 | pDev: 13.57%
Reviews:
13
Ratings:
47
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 21, 2015
Added:
May 05, 2011
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by Stinger80OH:
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Rated by Stinger80OH from Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

Nov 20, 2013
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Reviewed by breadwinner from California

3.93/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This thing is straight up chile adoboe Black Marlin. It's not just spice, nor heat, but smoke -- that smoky heat you get from chile adobo. The base porter is up to it, mostly, kicking in touches of roasted malt and hints of dark chocolate, but man you gotta be ready for that smoky, spicy kick. For me, it's a winner, but I have a feeling for most it's just going to be too much.
Aug 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by t2grogan from Arizona

Oct 06, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by tally from California

Sep 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Bubbawilly88 from California

Aug 29, 2014
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Reviewed by wethorseblanket from California

3.73/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
On tap @ the Old Grove location.

A: Pours black with a thin off-white head/tan head which fades to a thin cap and rim leaving splotchy lace.

N: Smoke, malts, chili spices.

T: Roasty and smokey, chili peppers, faint chocolate and caramel.

M: Moderate body and semi-medium carbonation. Finishes spicy and smokey.

O: An interesting smoked jalapeño chili beer. Not too hot and not lingering.
Jul 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Nightrain87 from California

Jul 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by mmmbeerNY from New York

Jun 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by jerefreakinmiah from North Carolina

May 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by kerry4porters from Arizona

Mar 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ari32 from Georgia

Mar 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Wolberjs from California

Mar 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by kushlash23 from Georgia

Mar 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Kenai4 from Minnesota

Jan 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by cw13 from New Jersey

Jan 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Gkimbo from Ohio

Jan 11, 2014
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Reviewed by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia

3.33/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
On draft at Ballast point in Little Italy.

Similar appearance to the regular Black Marlin porter. Dark brown, nearing black, with a thin beige cap. The aroma brings the pepper heat right away. The flavor has all of the characteristics found in the base beer, but these are overshadowed by spicy heat. A beer like this walks a fine line. How do you showcase the chipotle and retain a balanced, drinkable beer? A fun experiment and worth a try...once. A sample pour was all I needed. More than a few ounces would fatigue my palate rather hastily.
Dec 31, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by KevinGordon from North Carolina

Dec 29, 2013
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Reviewed by ArrogantB from Colorado

3.16/5  rDev -12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
I had this in tap at the Ballast Point tap room and kitchen in the Little Italy neighborhood. Cool place and lots of beer choices. Appearance was no different than the black marlins I've had previously, black. Aroma was chipotle pepper and the flavor was adobo sauce. This wasn't hot but it was seriously all chipotle, felt very one dimensional. I think the regular version is better.
Dec 21, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by spikechiquet from Ohio

Nov 22, 2013
Black Marlin - Cocoa Chipotle from Ballast Point Brewing Company
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 47 ratings