hoppier; hoppiest
: having the taste or aroma of hops
—used especially of ale or beer
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Their beer list showcase every hop used in each beer, not just the hoppy ones, so that was a great thing to see.
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Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Here, 24 taps feature a wide range of styles, from hoppy and light to sour, dark, and experimental, with four core beers always on offer.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Bitterness to me is the key to balance in a hoppy beer.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Avoid anything overly hoppy like IPAs or dark, robust beers like stouts and porters.
—Martha Stewart, 7 May 2026
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Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Here, 24 taps feature a wide range of styles, from hoppy and light to sour, dark, and experimental, with four core beers always on offer.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Bitterness to me is the key to balance in a hoppy beer.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Avoid anything overly hoppy like IPAs or dark, robust beers like stouts and porters.
—Martha Stewart, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hoppy
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“Hoppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoppy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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