Pride of Ringwood Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Pride of Ringwood was developed by the Carlton and United Breweries hop breeding program at the Ringwood Hop Research Station in Ringwood, Victoria by A.S. (Bill) Nash, a hop breeder employed by Carlton United Breweries. The goal of the research in the 1950s was to find a hop ideal to the Australian climate. Pride of Ringwood was released commercially in 1965 making it the highest alpha acid hop of its time.

Pedigree from female Pride of Kent and wild Tasmanian hop. The name of the hop was derived from the location it was developed and the female parent.

Pride of Ringwood is used primarily for bittering and will impart of distinct Australian flavor to a beer.

At its height it accounted for 90% of hop acreage in Australia; the acreage has dropped significantly over the years and is below 10%, due to newer hop varities.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Pride of Ringwood, the best alternatives are Cluster, Galena, Newport, Northern Brewer, Pacific Gem™, or Target.

At A Glance

Profile Herbal, pine, strong resin. Wood tones (cedar or oak). Fruit, citrus and floral are possible based on growing season.
Purpose Bittering
Alpha Acid 8.6 - 12.0%
Substitutes Cluster, Galena, Newport, Northern Brewer, Pacific Gem™, Target
Pairs with Amarillo®, Cascade
Beer Styles Amber Ale, Lager, Fruit Lambic, Pale Ale, Australian Lager, Golden Ale

General Information

Country Australia
Storage Stability
Maintains 45%-60% alpha acid comtents after 6 months storage at 20 degrees C.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 8.6 - 12.0%
Beta Acid 4.4 - 7.0%
Cohumulone 26.0 - 34.0%
Total Oil 1.6 - 1.8 ml/100g
Myrcene 25.0 - 53.0%
Humulene 2.0 - 8.0%
Caryophyllene 5.0 - 10.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Geraniol 0.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 900 - 1400 lb/acre
Maturity Middle to late
Resistant Verticillium wilt, root rot
Susceptible Downy mildew
Growth Rate Moderate to high
Cones Medium to large size with compact density
Ease of Harvest Excellent

Pride of Ringwood Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-25 10:31:42
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.