hops
hops
- n twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
- n the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
- n twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
- n an informal dance where popular music is played
- v jump lightly
- v move quickly from one place to another
- v travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.
- v traverse as if by a short airplane trip
- v jump across
- v make a jump forward or upward
- Traditionally, in Democratic contests, hops trump grapes: Walter Mondale beat Gary Hart in 1984, Bill Clinton beat Paul Tsongas in 1992, Al Gore beat Bill Bradley in 2000, and John .
- Jerry Ford was asked to go but at 91 he has ruled out long jet hops.
- Sure, there are downsides to brewery-touring: because barley and hops ship well, breweries are traditionally far from pastoral farms and close to ugly, industrial areas, and .