- Delivers a unique aromatic blend of red fruit, sweet candy, and citrus zest with flavor notes of ripe mango and mixed berries.
- Excels as a standalone powerhouse or when paired with varieties like Citra and Nelson Sauvin to create multi-dimensional "hop bombs.
- Alpha Acids: 9.0 – 12.0%
- T-90 Hop Pellets
Superdelic™ is a standout triploid variety that emerged from the collaborative breeding efforts of Dr. Ron Beatson and Plant and Food Research (PFR) in 2012. Featuring a diverse genetic lineage of both North American and European ancestry, this hop quickly distinguished itself during early selection trials and pilot brewing trials with its distinct berry fruit aroma. Superdelic was fast-tracked into the NZ Hops trial hop farm program in 2017, due to its unique aroma and chemistry profile.
While Superdelic™ is dynamic enough to carry a recipe on its own, it plays incredibly well with others. Try pairing it with Citra, Simcoe, or NZ favorites like Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, and Riwaka to create a multi-dimensional hop bomb.
- Aromas: Red fruit, sweet candy, and citrus zest.
- Flavor Notes: Ripe mango and mixed berries.
- Brewing Performance: Outstanding biotransformation properties when dry-hopped during active fermentation.
Hop Statistics
Alpha Acids: 9.0 – 12.0%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 5.0%
Alpha-Beta Ratio: 1.8 – 4.0
Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 26 – 30%
Total Oil: 1.5 – 2.2%
Superdelic™ is a registered trademark owned by New Zealand Hops.