Hello there. I’m sure you’re enjoying your White Claw summer. We all are. It’s been a pretty care free summer so far. City boys vs City girls, Area 51 memes, Me and the boys, etc. Fads come and go, but White Claws are here to stay.

You know who else has staying power? Taylor Swift. After the success of 1989, Reputation was a bit of a letdown, but now we have 2019’s “Lover”, the greatest pop album of the year. (Carly Rae Jepsen’s Dedicated has a case, but that’s a different conversation)

So here we are. The pop album of the year and the drink of the summer on a collision course for the greatest Labor Day weekend collaboration of all time. But we can’t afford to get sloppy. Certain songs don’t go with certain flavors. I couldn’t imagine being poolside, drinking a Black Cherry Claw with the boys and listening to The Archer. The looks you would get would be worrisome to say the least. But have no fear, we’ve made the pairings ourselves, so you don’t have to.

Raspberry- “I Think He Knows”

The easiest pairing to make. Raspberry is the smoothest Claw in the product line, and “I Think He Knows” is arguably the smoothest song since Rob Thomas and Carlos Santana changed music forever. I don’t condone drinking and driving, but envision yourself enjoying a couple Raspberry Claws in the back of an Uber, headed to the bar while Taylor tells you “He has that heartbeat, skipping down 16th Avenue?” Incredible feeling. Highly recommended.

Mango- “I Forgot That You Existed”

Another simple pairing. Mango is arguably the preferred flavor of most females, and I Forgot That You Existed is a fantastic “I don’t need no man” bop of the summer. The song can basically be listened to on loop, which is great because Mango can be purchased separately, not just in a variety pack.

Natural Lime- “Paper Rings”

My personal favorite flavor, paired with my favorite song on the album. “Paper Rings” is a song about a woman desperate for a mans attention, and how she’s basically willing to do anything to be with him and willing to wait for the payoff. That’s how I feel when I clock into work on a Monday. Willing to persevere through the weeks trials and tribulations, knowing I have a smooth, delicious Natural Lime Claw waiting for me at the end of my shift.

Ruby Grapefruit- “It’s Nice to Have a Friend”

Like all artists, Taylor Swift has some duds in her catalog. “It’s Nice to Have a Friend” falls into that category. Short, boring, really easy to skip, but you’ll listen to it still because it’s part of the experience. I liken that to Ruby Grapefruit White Claw. No one really prefers that flavor, but it’s part of the variety pack and you’re not letting it go to waste.

Black Cherry- “Cruel Summer”

The final flavor of the variety pack, but most definitely not the worst. Black Cherry just hits different. It’s truly a mood. “Cruel Summer” is a vibe. A match made in heaven. The ultimate poolside claw matched up with the poolside banger of “Lover”. Try it and thank me later.

Pure- “ You Need to Calm Down”

Most of you are saying the same thing, “What is pure? I’m a Claw Daddy, I’ve had them all!” Well it’s a limited edition flavor, and is exactly as advertised. It’s pure, no flavor. Straight to the point. When “ME!” came out, people had their doubts. People wondered if Taylor still had it. Then she came out with “You Need to Calm Down” and shut down all of the doubt. It was as pure of a single as we’ve heard in half a decade. Perfect from beginning to end.

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Natty Seltzer- “The Archer”

When it was announced that Natty was coming out with a seltzer that was 1% higher in alcohol content than Claw and cheaper per case, we got excited. About as excited as when Taylor announced she was releasing “The Archer” as her 3rd single from “Lover”. Both were ultimate let downs. The Natty is too sugary, and doesn’t do the trick. Something is off. Same as “The Archer” slow, and rather disappointing.

I hope this guide helps you with the rest of your White Claw Summer. Cheers.