hoppier; hoppiest
: having the taste or aroma of hops
—used especially of ale or beer
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Using beer as a steaming liquid lends a mildly sweet and hoppy flavor to the shrimp.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Beer drinkers will gravitate toward the Cornelius outpost of Lost Worlds Brewing, excited to try their lineup of hoppy brews, seasonal releases, and malty and dark beverages.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Although its beers, which range from hoppy IPAs to tart farmhouse ales, are the stars here, don’t overlook the food menu.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025
The craft beer industry was largely built on ales, most notably hoppy IPAs showcasing a seemingly unending variety of hops.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Beer drinkers will gravitate toward the Cornelius outpost of Lost Worlds Brewing, excited to try their lineup of hoppy brews, seasonal releases, and malty and dark beverages.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Although its beers, which range from hoppy IPAs to tart farmhouse ales, are the stars here, don’t overlook the food menu.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025
The craft beer industry was largely built on ales, most notably hoppy IPAs showcasing a seemingly unending variety of hops.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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“Hoppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoppy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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