What does hoppy mean? Bitter? Lots of hop aroma/flavor (citrus, floral, etc.)?
I like that Untappd added one word descriptors that users can select to describe beers. You can get a feel for the group think on a beer. For example, Untappd drinkers use the following descriptors for Sierra Nevada Sidecar IPA: citrusy, hoppy, crisp, citrus, and funky. (Note: I don’t get funky for this beer.)
After a while the group think likely gets self-reinforced because users probably select from the short list of common descriptors provided rather than type their own.
One descriptor that comes up a lot is “hoppy”. Should I check it for bitter beers or hop flavored beers?
PS. Sierra Nevada is so reliable. I love all their beers. Give me Sierra Nevada and Yellow Hammer and I am good.