hoppiest
Jumping the most
Hoppiest is the superlative of hoppy, describing beer with the strongest hop flavor or aroma.
Hops add bitterness and floral or citrus notes to beer, and styles like IPAs emphasize this quality: This is the hoppiest IPA I've ever tasted.
Sound notation system
- aleWarm-fermented malt drink
- paleLacking color intensity
- cascadeSuccessive downward flow
- doubleTwice the amount
imperial · West Coast · bitter · pint · microbrewery · brewpub · craft · session
Acidic fruits with segments
- pineCone-bearing evergreen
- resinViscous plant secretion
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
fruity · zesty · lemon · orange · mango · passionfruit · stonefruit · guava
Cone-bearing evergreen
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- floralOf or like blooms
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
- resinViscous plant secretion
earthy · grapefruit · tropical · zesty · dank · catty · onion · garlic
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
IBU · lingering · harsh · clean · balanced · aggressive · intense · assertive
Drug addict, dated slang
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- tasterOne who samples
- reviewerOne who assesses work
Crushed soft mixture
- wortPlant used as remedy
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- yeastFermenting fungus
- homebrewSelf-made alcoholic beverage
brewmaster · zymurgy · barley · malting · kegging · carbonation · pitching · boil
IPA
Sound notation system
double · imperial · West Coast · bitter · pint · microbrewery · brewpub · craft · session · juicy
citrus
Acidic fruits with segments
- pineCone-bearing evergreen
- resinViscous plant secretion
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
tropical · fruity · zesty · lemon · orange · mango · passionfruit · stonefruit · guava · piney
pine
Cone-bearing evergreen
resin · earthy · grapefruit · tropical · zesty · dank · catty · onion · garlic · grassy
bitter
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
biting · IBU · lingering · harsh · clean · balanced · aggressive · intense · assertive · puckering
hophead
Drug addict, dated slang
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- tasterOne who samples
mash
Crushed soft mixture
- wortPlant used as remedy
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- yeastFermenting fungus
homebrew · brewmaster · zymurgy · barley · malting · kegging · carbonation · pitching · boil · whirlpool