Pride of RingwoodvsSuper Pride
Pride of Ringwood (bittering) and Super Pride (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
-
Australia
Super Pride
Alpha acid
12.5–16.3%
Beta acid
4.5–8%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Pride of Ringwood
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Super Pride
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pride of Ringwood
CedarOakHerbal
Only in Super Pride
ResinFruityMild
Property
| Property | Pride of Ringwood | Super Pride |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 12.5–16.3% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 4.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–39% | 25–50% |
| Total oil | - | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–41% | 34–42% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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