IPA Craze Caused by SSRIs

for years ive been puzzled by the uniquely american obsession with disgusting bitter IPA beer. but i finally figured it out. bitter taste receptors are affected by serotonin in the brain. the american IPA craze is literally caused by the proliferation of SSRI anti depressants Human Taste Thresholds Are Modulated by Serotonin and Noradrenaline

A screenshot of a social media post shows a lineup of IPA beer bottles beside a scientific article about how serotonin and noradrenaline affect human taste thresholds. The joke pretends that Americans’ love of bitter IPA beer is caused by widespread SSRI antidepressant use, presenting a humorous pseudo-scientific explanation for a cultural preference.

• @antichirst / 19667 2025-05-26