BIG HAPI India Black Ale - Lawson's Finest Liquids

vtbeerandbud

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

01-24-2013 19:26:06 | More by vtbeerandbud

Fubar1453

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

05-12-2013 15:06:59 | More by Fubar1453

Duhast500

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

04-05-2013 03:46:51 | More by Duhast500

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%

03-09-2013 22:19:04 | More by spycow

GrindFatherBob

New York

3.25/5  rDev -17.5%

01-24-2013 13:35:49 | More by GrindFatherBob

jbuddle

New York

3.25/5  rDev -17.5%

01-22-2013 21:34:26 | More by jbuddle

yourefragile

District of Columbia

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

01-13-2013 05:13:41 | More by yourefragile

BeerCosmonaut

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

01-05-2013 04:20:28 | More by BeerCosmonaut

nafredet1

Vermont

3.25/5  rDev -17.5%

01-02-2013 18:01:51 | More by nafredet1

TheRuss9585

Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

12-30-2012 20:02:57 | More by TheRuss9585

aapp

Vermont

3.25/5  rDev -17.5%

12-07-2012 23:03:32 | More by aapp

tt0027

New York

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

11-09-2012 00:30:53 | More by tt0027

c_patton

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

11-07-2012 22:33:43 | More by c_patton

heffnate77

New York

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

11-06-2012 20:08:14 | More by heffnate77

chippo33

Vermont

2.75/5  rDev -30.2%

11-04-2012 08:16:38 | More by chippo33

dunix

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

10-29-2012 14:21:28 | More by dunix

eorwar

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%

10-22-2012 16:29:02 | More by eorwar

UCLABrewN84

California

3.68/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Thanks to Wowcoolman for sharing this one at jmgrub's tasting.

Pours an opaque black with a foamy dark khaki head that settles to wisps of film on top of the beer. Thin rings of lace line the glass on the drink down. Smell is of dark roasted malt, cocoa, and citrus zest. Taste is much the same with a medium amount of roasty and hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a good level of carbonation with a crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer but I think it smells better than it tastes.

Serving type: bottle

10-07-2012 03:06:01 | More by UCLABrewN84

drewone

California

2.75/5  rDev -30.2%

10-06-2012 22:40:55 | More by drewone

SourinQns

New York

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

09-23-2012 01:15:01 | More by SourinQns

DavoleBomb

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a perfect pint.

3.5 A: Black color. One and a half fingers of frothy/creamy light brown head. Retention is good and a short ring of lacing is left.

3.5 S: Formitable roastiness with notes of molasses. Citrusy and earthy hops with emphasis on orange, grapefruit, and pineapple. Not bad, but the aromas don't flow together that well.

3.5 T: Taste is like the nose. Lots of roast, some molasses, and some caramel. Orange, grapefruit, pineapple, and earthiness fromt he hops. Lower bitterness from the hops, which I think is a must for the style, so at least they got that right. Again, decent.

3.5 M: Lighter medium to medium body. Good moderate carbonation. Decently creamy.

3.5 D: Not a huge fan of the style, but this one isn't bad. A little better than average for the style.

Serving type: bottle

09-16-2012 21:42:23 | More by DavoleBomb

MusicaleMike

Pennsylvania

3.43/5  rDev -12.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours an ink black body with a thick, coffee-colored head on top with frothy bubbles and solid stickage in layers on the sides.

Aroma is as described, filled with dark roasty notes, and a vibrant hop bouquet. Very reminiscent of a chocolate mint. Hops are minty, piney, and somewhat citrusy. This is all supported by the robust and dark-as-night malts which have their own complex aroma. Chocolate, rich toffee and some dried fruits.

The hops steal the show in this beer! Despite the inviting sweet chocolate mint aroma, the beer starts with bitter and ends with bitter. Heavy, acrid-roastiness is up front on the palate, while followed up by some enamel coating bitterness from the hops and a slight tartness in the finish.

The body is thinner than would be expected. Carbonation is perfect! Beer leaves a hop residue behind though...very intense.

The aroma and flavor here are both bold, though I personally feel like there needs to be more body and sweetness to help balance this beer more. Definitely a good beer though...

Serving type: bottle

09-11-2012 03:27:52 | More by MusicaleMike

FrancisT

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

08-19-2012 17:10:17 | More by FrancisT

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1.5%

08-19-2012 15:10:49 | More by InspectorBob

Soneast

Wisconsin

2/5  rDev -49.2%

08-18-2012 21:57:28 | More by Soneast