Hop Pellets Pride of Ringwood / Super Pride

Pride of Ringwood is the iconic Australian bittering hop behind classic Aussie lagers for decades, and Super Pride is its higher-alpha refinement. Grown here by Ellerslie Hop Estate, these are clean bittering pellets with a mild woody, herbal character that says traditional Australian beer.

Best suited to

• Australian lager and draught ale
• Bitter and pale ale
• Amber and dark ales
• Any style needing clean bittering
• Traditional Aussie styles

Typical specs (vary by harvest, check the pack)

• Variety / origin: Pride of Ringwood / Super Pride, Australia (Ellerslie Hop Estate)
• Form: T-90 pellets
• Purpose: Bittering
• Alpha acid: Pride of Ringwood typically 9-11%, Super Pride typically 13-15%
• Beta acid: typically 4-6%
• Co-humulone: typically 30-35% of alpha
• Total oil: typically 1.5-2.0 mL/100g
• Character: woody, herbal, mild spice, earthy

When to choose this over alternatives

Reach for Pride of Ringwood or Super Pride when you want the traditional clean bitterness of a classic Australian lager. They are workhorse bittering hops with a restrained woody, herbal character rather than loud fruit, so they let a lager stay crisp and true to style. Super Pride is simply the higher-alpha version, so you use less of it for the same bitterness. If you want completely neutral bitterness, Magnum is an option, but Pride of Ringwood brings that genuine Aussie heritage note.

Practical notes

These are bittering hops, so they are best as an early boil addition where the alpha does its work. Super Pride's higher alpha means a smaller weight reaches the same bitterness as Pride of Ringwood, which is handy for keeping vegetal matter down. There is little reason to use them late, as the aroma is mild. Grown in Australia, they are usually very fresh here. Store cold and sealed, and use within 12 months of opening.

Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team - June 2026