Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a beer enthusiast, who has a strong preference for hoppy beers or beers with a strong hop flavor.

“He’s a self-proclaimed hophead and always seeks out the hoppiest beers on tap.”

2. noun

A plant that is the male part of the hop plant, which produces cones that contain the flowers with the hops’ flavor and aroma.

“The hophead of the hop plant was carefully pruned to encourage healthy growth.”