Superdelic Hops Superdelic™: A tropical flavor explosion from New Zealand. This vibrant new variety brings bold notes of red fruit, candy, citrus, and tropical fruit to the forefront of your hazy IPAs and hop-forward ales. Its biotransformation potential during active fermentation adds depth and layers of complexity, making it a favorite for creative brewers. Superdelic pairs beautifully with Nelson Sauvin™, Motueka™, and Riwaka™, whether used solo or as part of a blend. Superdelic Hops Overview Flavors: Red fruit, berry, candy, citrus, tropical fruit Primary Usage: Aroma, late kettle additions, dry hopping Best Beer Styles: Hazy IPA, IPA, Pale Ale, Session IPA Similar Varieties: Nelson Sauvin™, Motueka™, Riwaka™ Background Superdelic™ (Trial Hop NZH-102) is a triploid variety developed in 2012 by Dr. Ron Beatson as part of the NZ Hops and Plant & Food Research breeding partnership. It showed early promise in sensory trials and brewing performance, advancing to NZ Hops’s trial farm in 2017. This unique hop delivers exciting new flavor opportunities for brewers looking to push the boundaries of hazy, juicy styles. Superdelic Hop Analysis Alpha Acids 9 – 12% Beta Acids 3 – 5% Cohumulone 26 – 30% Total Oil Content 1.5 – 2.2 mL/100g Myrcene 30 – 38% Humulene 18 – 30% Caryophyllene 7.5 – 10% Farnesene 0.1 – 0.5% β-Pinene 0.1 – 0.3% Geraniol 1.2 – 1.8% Linalool 0.4 – 0.7%
