plural hopheads
1
slang
: a drug addict
2
informal
: a beer enthusiast
The Lakeview brewpub … has a solid selection of draft beers for hopheads.—Ashok Selvam
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
Malt dominates the flavor, and this is not one for the hopheads. Hop flavor and bitterness is low to none. —Ashley Routson
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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