hoppier; hoppiest
: having the taste or aroma of hops
—used especially of ale or beer
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The ones with hoppy endings How does the Easter Bunny keep his fur in place?
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Cold IPAs are hoppy beers fermented at lower temperatures using lager yeast, which lends a crispness to the mouthfeel and bolsters the bitterness.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2026
The 401 Beer is a limited and specialty hoppy lager named as a friendly nod to Rhode Island’s 401 area code.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
This wallaby would be hoppy to grab it.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Cold IPAs are hoppy beers fermented at lower temperatures using lager yeast, which lends a crispness to the mouthfeel and bolsters the bitterness.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2026
The 401 Beer is a limited and specialty hoppy lager named as a friendly nod to Rhode Island’s 401 area code.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
This wallaby would be hoppy to grab it.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Hoppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoppy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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