Hop Variety – Pride of Ringwood

Pedigree: Open pollination of female 12-50-5 (an open pollination of Pride of Kent)
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Pronounced and pleasant, a distinct Australian aroma with cedar, oak and herbal tones
Alpha Acids: 8.6 – 10.5%
Beta Acids: 4.4 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 26 – 34% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 1.6 – 1.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 24 – 41% of total oil
Humulene: 2 – 4% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 14% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil Selinene: 19 – 30% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Predominantly used for early kettle additions
Possible Substitutions:
Typical Beer Styles: Australian-style Lager, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Bred in 1953 and commercially grown since the 1960s – one of Australia’s most known and utilized hop varieties

To top