hoppier; hoppiest
: having the taste or aroma of hops
—used especially of ale or beer
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Cannonball won a gold and silver medal at this month's annual Great American Beer Festival competition, both for no-frills, easy-to-drink hoppy beers.
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John Frank, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Three of the four categories Highland Park Brewery won for were hop-forward ones and hoppy beers are a point of pride for the team.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
What to try: Those like me who prefer a hoppy beer should try the Past the Breakers, a West Coast IPA ($7 for a 16-ounce).
—Alex Golden, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Kingston Golden Pils, a fresh take on the European Pils named after Holland’s hometown; Edge Hill Hazy IPA, a New-England style hoppy named after Holland’s primary school; and Noon Wheat, a nod to Tom’s beloved schnauzer of the same name.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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John Frank, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Three of the four categories Highland Park Brewery won for were hop-forward ones and hoppy beers are a point of pride for the team.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
What to try: Those like me who prefer a hoppy beer should try the Past the Breakers, a West Coast IPA ($7 for a 16-ounce).
—Alex Golden, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Kingston Golden Pils, a fresh take on the European Pils named after Holland’s hometown; Edge Hill Hazy IPA, a New-England style hoppy named after Holland’s primary school; and Noon Wheat, a nod to Tom’s beloved schnauzer of the same name.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Hoppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoppy. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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