hoppy

[ hop-ee ]

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoppy¹

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

Example Sentences

The only problem was it was illegal to produce alcohol in the country, so his company made its hoppy India pale ale in the United States and then imported it to the UAE for sale.

From Seattle Times

About two months later, they announced their engagement after she finalized her long-running divorce from Jason Hoppy, with whom she shares 13-year-old daughter Bryn.

From Los Angeles Times

Beer lovers and the beer-curious will be excited to try Schlenkerla, a traditional smoked brew, while those seeking less adventure may still find novelty in a lightly hoppy Flensburger pilsner, a caramelly unfiltered Schneider Wiesse or a cute minikeg of Bitburger.

From Seattle Times

One of its yeast strains helps to eliminate diacetyl, an off flavour that plagues some hoppy beers.

From BBC

When it comes to hoppy beers, Cloudburst’s Steve Luke is one of the most respected brewers in the Pacific Northwest.

From Seattle Times