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95 Rating – Ska Brewing Co. – Decadent Imperial IPA
BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
The original recipe for Decadent was created for our 10th anniversary and was meant to be a robust reincarnation of Pinstripe (one of our flagships) but, at the time, there was no Imperial Red category so we geared it to an Imperial IPA instead.
BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
I love how the immediate burst of hop bitterness quickly transforms into candied grapefruit awesomeness.
BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
10th anniversary, from Deca, having ten, and decadent, reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline, or luxuriously self-indulgent. I find them both fitting!
BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Um…..Decadent? That's one word; yeah, I’ll stick with that.
BC: Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
We just recently had a customer ask if we use grapefruit in the Decadent because she read some reviews and thought it might interfere with her medication. We assured her that there is no fruit of any kind in this beer and that the flavor comes only from the hops.
BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
Coming from the southwest, any spicy Mexican is a natural fit with Decadent, but spicy Indian curry will be just as delicious.