Superdelic™ Hops
AromaAlpha 9.0 - 10.5%New Zealand
Flavor & aroma
Genetics & family tree
Curated parent and offspring links for Superdelic. View Superdelic family tree & lineage chart → Recipe swaps are on the Hop Substitutor.
Superdelic™ is the newest heavyweight champion of the New Zealand hop industry, officially released in 2023 by New Zealand Hops Ltd after more than a decade of rigorous development. Bred in 2012 by the legendary Dr. Ron Beatson at Plant & Food Research, this high-performance triploid variety was born from a cross between a classic European variety and a proprietary New Zealand male.
During its time in small-plot trials, Superdelic™ proved it was more than just a flavor powerhouse; it showed incredible vigor, high yields, and a unique natural resistance to mite damage. It was engineered to push the boundaries of aromatic intensity, offering a chemical composition specifically optimized for biotransformation. For the modern brewer, Superdelic™ represents the next evolution of the "saturated" fruit character that has made New Zealand hops world-famous.
Looking for an alternative?
Run Superdelic through our Hop Substitutor to find chemical and flavor matches ranked for your brewing goal.
If you can't find Superdelic, the best alternatives are Citra®, Motueka™, Nelson Sauvin™, or Riwaka™.
Similar hops (calculated)
View hop substitutes for Superdelic →- Vista40.9%
- Melba40.6%
- Rubin37.9%
- Huell Melon37%
- Eastern Gold34.6%
- Pacific Sunrise34.2%
Match scores use aroma/flavor charts and chemistry — estimates only.
At A Glance
| Profile | Red Fruit, Ripe Strawberry, Raspberry, Tropical Fruit, Citrus, Sweet Mango, Bubblegum, Melon |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid | 9.0 - 10.5% |
| Substitutes | Citra®, Motueka™, Nelson Sauvin™, Riwaka™ |
| Pairs with | Motueka™ (to add a zesty lime edge), Nectaron® (for an ultimate tropical powerhouse blend), Nelson Sauvin™ (for a white wine/berry complexity) |
| Beer Styles | Hazy India Pale Ale, Northeast India Pale Ale, West Coast India Pale Ale, New Zealand Pilsner |
General Information
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Alias | NZH-102 |
Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)
| Alpha Acid | 9.0 - 10.5% |
|---|---|
| Beta Acid | 3.0 - 5.0% |
| Cohumulone | 26.0 - 30.0% |
| Total Oil | 1.3 - 2.2 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 35.0 - 45.0% |
| Humulene | 15.0 - 20.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 5.0 - 10.0% |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% |
| Linalool | 0.4 - 0.7% |
| B-Pinene | 0.1 - 0.3% |
| Geraniol | 0.2 - 0.4% |
Growth & Cultivation
| Yield | High |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Mid-to-Late Season |
| Growth Rate | Very high |
| Cones | Large, loose, and elongated-optimized for maximum lupulin production |
| Ease of Harvest | Excellent; robust bines and large cone sets make it highly efficient for machine picking |
| Sex | Female |
| Leaf Color | Medium green |
| Side Arm Length | 20" - 35" |
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