Chicagoist: Chicagoist's "Beer of the Week": Ska Nefarious Ten Pin Imperial Porter

Chuck

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:09:48 -0600

navin: Since when has bowling been considered an "exxxtreme" sport? I think the silly names might be be because a lot of the sports that appeal to, as you called them, "snowboardin' metal hippies", are kind of popular out west. Moreover, I think in the case of Ska, it's because the brewers/owners are both fans of the sports themselves, and have other interests. See Bill Graham's description of Ska Brewing's evolution from the Decadent Imperial IPA review. The comic strip labels work as their marketing plan.

navin

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:48:54 -0600

What is it with all these beers from out West with their silly exxxtreme names and labels that look like they're trying to appeal to burnt out snowboardin' metal hippies.

jeremy

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:36:20 -0600

I tried a bomber of the Decadent Imperial IPA at Map Room after your post, and thought it was fantastic. As you said, it's not overly hoppy at all, and lets you savor the taste without getting too dry-mouthed. Made me think of the Dogfish 60 in terms of balance. The high alcohol content is a plus as well. Definitely something I'd have again.

J3K

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:53:26 -0600

Thanks, Chuck. Although I haven't had a chance to try the Nefarious Ten Pin Imperial Porter, I did have a pint of the 10 Pin Porter last week at the Village Tap, trying to keep with the April theme. I wasn't all that impressed with it (it tasted more like a stout) but then again I'm not much of a porter fan.