Description
Superdelic hop pellets
Superdelic is an aroma hop from New Zealand, released by NZ Hops. It is a triploid variety, crossed in 2012 by Dr Ron Beatson in partnership with Plant and Food Research. Its unique oil composition gives complex aromas of red berries, tropical fruit, sweet citrus and candy. Superdelic is particularly well suited to hazy and fruity beers such as NEIPA and pale ale. The 100 g pack is suited to homebrewers.
Characteristics
- Origin: New Zealand, NZ Hops
- Use: aroma hop, strong in biotransformation
- Aroma: red berries, tropical fruit, sweet citrus and candy
- Beer styles: NEIPA, pale ale, fruit-forward IPA and New Zealand pilsner
- Pairs well with Citra, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Riwaka
How to use Superdelic
Superdelic shows strong biotransformation properties, meaning that when the hops are added during active fermentation, the interaction with the yeast adds extra fruitiness and depth. In brewery trials it has given clear notes of ripe mango, sweet berries and citrus. It works both as a single hop and together with other fruity varieties.
Technical data
- Variety: Superdelic
- Alpha acid in this lot: 10.1%
- Harvest: 2024
- Typical alpha acid for the variety: 9.0–10.5% (Yakima Valley Hops)
- Total oil: 1.3–2.2 ml/100 g
- Myrcene: 20–35% of total oil
- Geraniol: 1.2–2.0% of total oil
- Cohumulone: 26–30% of alpha acids
- Form: pellets
- Pack size: 100 g
Frequently asked questions about Superdelic
What aroma does Superdelic give?
Superdelic gives red berries, tropical fruit, sweet citrus and a candy-like note. When dry hopped during active fermentation, you may also get ripe mango and sweet berries.
When should I add Superdelic?
Superdelic works well for dry hopping during active fermentation, where biotransformation adds extra fruitiness. It can also be used late in the boil and in the whirlpool.
How high is the alpha acid in Superdelic?
This 2024 lot has 10.1% alpha acid. Yakima Valley Hops gives a typical range of 9.0–10.5% for the variety. Alpha acid varies from year to year, so use the figure for the lot when calculating bitterness.
How should I store the hops?
Store the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in a freezer. We keep our hops vacuum-packed in a freezer room at −18 °C, and the quality holds for several years. We prioritise hops from the two most recent harvests, but older hops can be just as good if stored correctly. Read more in the article on hop shelf life and storage from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF).
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