{"id":47469,"date":"2023-12-29T11:27:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T15:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/?p=47469"},"modified":"2026-07-02T16:59:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T20:59:19","slug":"hoppy-vs-bitter-beer-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/hoppy-vs-bitter-beer-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoppy vs. Bitter: What’s the Difference and How Do They Show Up in Beer?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Craft Beer Joe<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When we talk about craft beer<\/a>, there is an infinite array of aromas and flavors to enjoy, each with its own way of being described; yet the same words are used over and over again far too often.<\/p>\n

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And one of the most overused terms is “hoppy,” most of the time to point to the bitterness of a beer.<\/p>\n

Let’s compare whether this terminology is being used correctly and see how we can improve our vocabulary and broaden our thinking on the subject.<\/p>\n

Finally, while much of the discussion tends to revolve around IPAs, these terms apply to many other beer styles as well.<\/p>\n