Super Pride Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Super Pride is the definitive powerhouse of the Australian hop industry, engineered for maximum efficiency and clean bittering performance. Bred in 1987 at the Rostrevor Breeding Garden in Victoria by HPA, it was officially released in 1998 as the modern evolution of the iconic Pride of Ringwood. It is a sophisticated cross between a female tetraploid Pride of Ringwood and a male Yeoman derivative (YK-81-18).

By merging classic Australian heritage with high-alpha breeding lines, researchers created a variety that possesses a significantly higher resin content while maintaining the rugged agricultural heartiness of its ancestors. Super Pride is now a dominant force in Southern Hemisphere brewing, valued for its massive bittering potential and its central role in defining the crisp, refreshing character of the world's most famous Australian lagers and sparkling ales.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Super Pride, the best alternatives are Galena, Magnum, Pride of Ringwood, or Vic Secret™.

At A Glance

Profile Resinous Pine, Herbal Spice, Subtle Citrus, Earthy Sweetness
Purpose Bittering
Alpha Acid 12.5 - 16.3%
Substitutes Galena, Magnum, Pride of Ringwood, Vic Secret™
Pairs with Ella™ (for a floral/anise twist), Pride of Ringwood (to stay true to Australian heritage), Vic Secret™ (to add pineapple/passion fruit)
Beer Styles Australian Lager, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout

General Information

Country Australia
Storage Stability
Very good

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 12.5 - 16.3%
Beta Acid 6.0 - 8.0%
Cohumulone 26.0 - 29.0%
Total Oil 1.5 - 2.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 25.0 - 44.0%
Humulene 30.0 - 4.0%
Caryophyllene 10.0 - 15.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 0.4 - 0.7%
Geraniol 0.1 - 0.3%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield High
Maturity Late season
Growth Rate Very high
Cones Medium to large, elongated, and very dense with golden lupulin
Ease of Harvest Excellent; specifically selected for its suitability for high-speed mechanical harvesting and proces
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium-dark green
Side Arm Length 20" - 30"

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Citrus Earthy Herbal Pine Resinous Spice
Variety Name
Ella Galena Magnum Pride Of Ringwood Vic Secret
Beer Style
Australian Lager India Pale Ale Pale Ale Stout
Usage
Bittering
Origin
Australia
Breeding/Supplier
Rostrevor Breeding Garden
Last Updated
  • 2026-03-23 19:45:09
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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.