hophead

noun

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

nonaddict, nonuser

Examples of hophead in a Sentence

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

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The first known use of hophead was in 1895

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