Word
hoppy
Phoneticshop·py, stress on the first syllable
/ˈhɔpi/
Definition
adj. tasting bitter and fresh because it was made with a lot of hops. You use it to talk about beer, especially craft beer with a strong flavour.
adj. Having a pronounced flavour of hops, typically bitter with floral, pine, or citrus notes. Common in brewing and beer-review contexts.
Examples
“This craft beer tastes very hoppy and bitter.”
“He orders a hoppy IPA because he likes the bitter, citrus taste.”
“The brewery's new pale ale is distinctly hoppy, with grapefruit and pine notes that linger long after the first sip.”
Examples
simple
“This craft beer tastes very hoppy and bitter.”
contextual
“He orders a hoppy IPA because he likes the bitter, citrus taste.”
complex
“The brewery's new pale ale is distinctly hoppy, with grapefruit and pine notes that linger long after the first sip.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “hoppy” in context.
Verb
01. seem hoppy
“The beer seems hoppy at first, but the finish is smooth.”
verb + adj
Adjective
02. distinctly hoppy
“The IPA is distinctly hoppy with notes of grapefruit and pine.”
adv + adj
03. mildly hoppy
“If you don't like bitter beer, try this mildly hoppy lager.”
adv + adj
04. nicely hoppy
“The lager is nicely hoppy with a clean, fresh finish.”
adv + adj
05. pleasantly hoppy
“This pale ale is pleasantly hoppy without being too bitter.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. hoppy aroma
“You can tell from the hoppy aroma that it is fresh.”
adj + noun
07. hoppy beer
“We ordered two hoppy beers at the craft brewery.”
adj + noun
08. hoppy finish
“The pilsner has a crisp hoppy finish.”
adj + noun
09. hoppy flavour
“This ale has a bold hoppy flavour and a bitter finish.”
adj + noun
10. hoppy ipa
“He prefers a strong hoppy IPA to a light lager.”
adj + noun
11. a nice hoppy ipa
“Try a nice hoppy IPA if you like bitter flavours.”
12. a pleasantly hoppy beer
“We shared a pleasantly hoppy beer on the terrace.”
Usage
Typically placed before a noun ('a hoppy IPA') or after linking verbs such as 'be' or 'taste'.
Real-World Examples
“Some commercial versions, such as Bell's Oberon, have just enough hops to balance the malt, while others, like Three Floyd's Gumballhead, are hoppy enough to compete with many IPAs.” “Hoppy beers in particular lose a significant amount of aroma, and oxygen starts ravaging the beer, making it taste like cardboard or cooking sherry.” “After sampling a freshly bottled version, brewery staff member Mathilde Vanmansart characterized the beer as hoppy, light, and fruity, with the only indication of the added algae being its striking color.” “I get a beer that sits in between a champagne, a good dessert wine and a Sam Adams Noble Pils, which is a hoppy, aromatic pilsner.” Antonyms
Word family
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NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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