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hoppy

American  
[hop-ee] / ˈhɒp i /

adjective

  1. (of beer or ale) tasting strongly of hops.


Etymology

Origin of hoppy

First recorded in 1885–90; hop 2 ( def. ) + -y 1 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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If your people are beer people, think versatile: an amber ale or clean lager, plus a solid N/A counterpart.Athletic makes good ones, though many skew hoppy, so keep your audience in mind.

From Salon

For rebellious acts of the hoppy variety, head to New Glarus Brewing Company, famous for the cult-favorite Spotted Cow.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The thing I’m surprised by most is the roast, because usually people screw up the roast,” Menkes says, although he adds that its boldness might make someone’s mouth go “numb,” the chocolate equivalent of, say, a really hoppy beer.

From Los Angeles Times

But, she added: “It’s not a hoppy day.”

From Los Angeles Times

She added, “It’s not a hoppy day.”

From Los Angeles Times