hoppier; hoppiest
: having the taste or aroma of hops
—used especially of ale or beer
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Bellingham’s craft-beer scene has exploded in the past 10 years: fewer than 100,000 people live there, yet there are almost 20 breweries, including Wander Brewing, housed in a historic warehouse, and Structures Brewing, a waterfront spot focusing on hoppy IPAs.
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Emily Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Dogfish Head 30 Minute Light IPA With 95 calories, 3.6 grams of carbohydrates and 4% alcohol by volume (ABV), the hoppy Dogfish Head's 30 Minute Light IPA combines classic notes of citrus peel with juicy mango and pineapple, the judges said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Using beer as a steaming liquid lends a mildly sweet and hoppy flavor to the shrimp.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
The field is now down to a sweet and hoppy 32 brews fighting for the Cincinnati's Favorite Beer 2025 title.
—Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Emily Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Dogfish Head 30 Minute Light IPA With 95 calories, 3.6 grams of carbohydrates and 4% alcohol by volume (ABV), the hoppy Dogfish Head's 30 Minute Light IPA combines classic notes of citrus peel with juicy mango and pineapple, the judges said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Using beer as a steaming liquid lends a mildly sweet and hoppy flavor to the shrimp.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
The field is now down to a sweet and hoppy 32 brews fighting for the Cincinnati's Favorite Beer 2025 title.
—Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Hoppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoppy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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