Tropadelic® Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Tropadelic® is a proprietary New Zealand standout developed by the innovative breeders at Wild About Hops. Positioned as a versatile "New Breed" cultivar, it was specifically selected for its ability to thrive in the unique maritime climate of New Zealand while producing a heavy, oil-rich crop of aromatic cones.

Unlike many of the high-alpha heavyweights from the region, Tropadelic was bred with a focus on aromatic finesse over sheer bittering power. This makes it a refreshing alternative for brewers who want the "New World" tropical punch without the aggressive resinous bite. Because of its manageable alpha acid content and high aromatic potential, it has rapidly become a favorite for modern "session" IPAs and summer-style ales where drinkability is just as important as impact.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Tropadelic, the best alternatives are Motueka™, Riwaka™, or Wai-iti™.

At A Glance

Profile Lemon, Pineapple, Apricot, Cream, Spicy
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 5.5 - 6.0%
Substitutes Motueka™, Riwaka™, Wai-iti™
Pairs with Magnum (for a clean bittering base), Motueka™ (to amplify the lime/citrus notes), Wai-iti™ (to lean into the stone fruit/apricot character)
Beer Styles Hazy India Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Summer Ale, Golden Ale

General Information

Country New Zealand
Alias NZ Experimental Cultivar
Storage Stability
Good

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 5.5 - 6.0%
Beta Acid 6.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield Medium
Maturity Mid season
Growth Rate Moderate to vigorous
Cones Medium-small size and very compact; high lupulin density
Ease of Harvest Good; the compact nature of the cones makes them easy to handle during picking and drying
Sex Female

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Apricot Cream Lemon Pineapple Spicy
Variety Name
Magnum Motueka Riwaka Wai-iti
Beer Style
Blonde Ale Golden Ale Hazy India Pale Ale Summer Ale
Usage
Aroma
Origin
New Zealand
Breeding/Supplier
Wild About Hops
Last Updated
  • 2026-03-02 18:42:16
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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.