Hop Variety – Super Pride

posted May 6th, 2014 by Stan Hieronymus

Pedigree: Female tetraploid Pride of Ringwood and male YK-81-18 (derived from an open cross of Yeoman)
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Mild and pleasant with subtle resin and fruit tones
Alpha Acids: 12.5 – 16.3%
Beta Acids: 6.0 – 8.0%
Co-Humulone: 26 – 29% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 3.4 – 4.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 34 – 42% of total oil
Humulene: 1 – 2% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 5 – 9% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil Selinene: 21 – 40% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Similar to Pride of Ringwood, but with higher levels of alpha acids
Possible Substitutions:
Typical Beer Styles: Lager
Additional Information: Bred by Hop Products Australia at the Rostrevor Breeding Garden Victoria in 1987