I take exception to the blanket “man bun” comment...they weren’t created that way. They were intended for the British fighting troops in Colonial India (including some of my ancestors), ‘cuz yes, regular ales were undrinkable after the long sailing trip through the tropics, and “lagers” didn’t exist in Britain until the 1830’s.
Of course it helps if you have my genetic inability to taste bitter flavors. And they’re better in the colder seasons, not the hot summer. But to imply that everybody who likes them has a “man bun” is an overreach.
I never said those who drank IPAs all have man buns, I said they are the man bun of the beer world.