plural hopheads
1
slang
: a drug addict
2
informal
: a beer enthusiast
Just look for the Latin words "In vino veritas, in cervisio felicitas" sometimes printed on brewpub menus. Translated by a hophead that comes out: "There's truth in wine, but beer drinkers have more fun."—Patrick Rogers et al.
especially
: one who is partial to hoppy beer and ale
This dry-hopped selection offers upfront hop-derived aromas of citrus, fresh-cut grass and piny florals on the nose, making it an ideal choice for hopheads looking for a break from traditional IPAs. —Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Among consumers, a subset of people drives the IPA craze, affectionately dubbed "hopheads." We all know the type: folks who just can't get enough hop aroma and flavor in their beer. —Lauren Buzzeo
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“Hophead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hophead. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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