Hoptasia

Hoptasia is a neologism, a newly coined word. It describes a feeling or state of being characterized by an overwhelming or excessive enthusiasm for hops, particularly in the context of craft beer and brewing. Hoptasia can manifest as an intense interest in hop varieties, brewing techniques involving hops, the aroma and flavor profiles derived from hops, and the overall culture surrounding heavily hopped beers such as IPAs (India Pale Ales).

The term implies a level of dedication and passion that goes beyond simple enjoyment, suggesting a deep appreciation and perhaps even a near-obsessive focus on the qualities and characteristics of hops. It can also encompass a desire to constantly experiment with and explore new hop varieties and brewing methods.

While not a formally recognized or universally accepted term, Hoptasia is occasionally used within craft beer enthusiast communities, both online and offline, as a humorous or self-deprecating way to describe an intense passion for hops. The suffix "-tasia" is often used to denote a particular fondness or devotion, as seen in other coined words.