Ska Brewing Co.’s new flagship IPA, Checkered Future, hopes to unite modern hazy IPA drinkers and classic West Coast-style IPA drinkers through a blend of old and new brewing techniques.

Located inside South Side on Lamar, Checkered Past took over the 2,500-square-foot spot at 1409 South Lamar St. that was formerly occupied by Absinthe Lounge.

Checkered Past’s mod/ska theme isn’t so heavy that you’d notice it if you weren’t familiar with ska (unless, of course, it was one of the nights that they happened to have a ska band playing).

The Toasters challenge ska detractors’ predicted expiration date who: The Toasters, with Common Foundation where: Jack of the Wood when: Tuesday, Oct. 23 (9 p.m., $8 advance, $10 day of show ...