Meaning of hophead | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A drug addict.
   US, slang
2. A beer enthusiast or homebrewer, with emphasis on 'hoppier' types of beer (i.e. brewed with more hops, like IPAs).
   British, slang

Examples

“For the alcoholic there are numerous substitutes: a period of intense diversion and excitement, pressing need⟳ for rest⟳, hypnotic sedatives, sleep⟳. Not for the hophead. Sedatives don't touch⟳ it; he can't rest⟳; he can't even sleep⟳.”

““Oed,” looking at her puzzled, “you don't get⟳ addicted. It's not like⟳ you're some hophead. You take⟳ it because it's good. […]”

“Why should we all go around on tiptoe forever pretending the kid's not a hophead?”

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