Super Pride Hops
BitteringAlpha 12.5 - 16.3%Australia
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.
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" |
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