-MIKE- wrote:


I believe adding more hops at some point in the brewing process
increases alcohol content/fermentation and obviously adds bitterness.
That could be what he's referring to. AFAIK, when someone says a beer
is "hoppy" they're talking about the bitter taste and the citrusy,
flowery smell of the beer.

Yup - hops is a flavor ingredient. Sugar and yeast are the culprits
responsible for the alcohol content.

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-Mike-