Let’s settle this like adults, with questionable logic and a cold one in hand. Whether you're team crisp and clean or bold and bitter, the IPA vs Lager debate has divided beer drinkers for decades (or at least since someone with a beard brought it up at a BBQ).
But this isn’t some dry, beer-snob breakdown. We’re here to compare the two in the only way that truly matters: personality, drinkability, and how well they pair with a t-shirt that might get a little... damp.
Let the beer battle begin, and may the best brew stain your shirt in style.
What’s the Real Difference Between IPA and Lager?
Let’s keep it simple. You didn’t come here for a brewing lecture, you came here to judge things.
🍺 IPA (India Pale Ale):
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Hoppy, bold, and sometimes floral or fruity
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Higher bitterness (and alcohol)
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Often cloudy, usually dramatic
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Worn proudly by people who use the word “terroir” unironically
🍺 Lager:
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Crisp, clean, smooth
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Lower bitterness, super drinkable
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Clear and golden like sunshine in a glass
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Preferred by folks who drink beer without needing a flowchart
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When to Drink What (And What You’ll Be Wearing While Doing It)
Lager Moments:
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Mowing the lawn like a suburban legend
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Watching the game from a folding chair that’s seen better days
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Pretending you're helping at a cookout
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Sneaking a cold one during “family time”
IPA Moments:
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Brewery hopping in flannel, rain or shine
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Describing beer using words like “resinous” and “piney”
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Competing to see who can drink the weirdest seasonal release
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Judging your friends for drinking lagers (secretly liking it though)
Both beers have their place. One just makes you look like you have a beard, even if you don’t.
Which Beer Goes Best with Your Personality (and Your Shirt)?
Let’s be honest. You probably decide your beer based on your mood, or your shirt.
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Rocking a loud, graphic tee that screams “I know my IBUs”? You’re an IPA person.
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Wearing something simple and classic, like a dad at a BBQ? You’re probably team lager.
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Wearing a BrewSwag shirt? Congratulations, you're stylish and beer-curious.
Bonus:
If you’re going to spill beer on yourself (and let’s face it—you are), lager is more forgiving. IPA stains stick around like they’ve got something to prove.
Final Verdict: Which Beer Wins?
We hate to break it to you, but… there’s no winner. Both are amazing. Both deserve your fridge space. And both deserve a spot on your shirt, figuratively or literally.
Whether you're team Lager or IPA, one thing’s certain:
You need to drink it like you mean it, and dress like you planned to spill it.
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Cheers, no matter what you're holding. 🍻
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