hophead

noun

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hop·head | \ ˈhäp-ˌhed

plural hopheads

Definition of hophead

1 slang : a drug addict

2 informal : a beer enthusiast Just look for the Latin words "In vino veritas, in cervisio felicitas" sometimes printed on brewpub menus. Translated by a hophead that comes out: "There's truth in wine, but beer drinkers have more fun."— Patrick Rogers et al. especially : one who is partial to hoppy beer and ale This dry-hopped selection offers upfront hop-derived aromas of citrus, fresh-cut grass and piny florals on the nose, making it an ideal choice for hopheads looking for a break from traditional IPAs. — Wine Enthusiast Magazine Among consumers, a subset of people drives the IPA craze, affectionately dubbed "hopheads." We all know the type: folks who just can't get enough hop aroma and flavor in their beer. — Lauren Buzzeo

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Synonyms & Antonyms for hophead

Synonyms

addict,
dopehead,
doper,
druggie
(also druggy),
fiend,
freak
[slang],
head,
hype
[slang],
junkie
(also junky),
stoner,
user

Antonyms

Examples of hophead in a Sentence

in the early 20th century hopheads were people one expected to find only in the netherworld of jazz

Recent Examples on the Web With that in mind, Free Press deputy sports editor Ryan Ford ranked all 30 teams’ offerings this year — with some commentary by assistant sports editor Marlowe Alter, the Freep’s true hophead — while sorting them into five tiers. — Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 28 July 2021 This ale is a hophead's dream, despite the (surprising) 58 International Bittering Units. — Marc Bona, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2020

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