NZ Superdelic Hop Pellets 1 lb.

Dive into the world of brewing with NZ Superdelic Hop Pellets, a 1 lb. treasure trove of flavor and aroma. Developed from a rich lineage of both European and North American hops, Superdelic™ is the result of meticulous clonal selection trials and pilot brewing experiments. Fast-tracked into the NZ Hops trial hop farm program in 2017, this hop variety boasts a unique aroma and chemistry profile that will elevate your brew to new heights. Imagine the burst of berry fruit notes dancing on your palate, a testament to the hop's exceptional sensory attributes. Whether you're crafting a crisp IPA or a robust stout, these hop pellets are your ticket to a brew that's anything but ordinary.

 When it comes to brewing values, NZ Superdelic Hop Pellets pack a punch. With an alpha acid range of 9-12% and a beta acid range of 3-5%, these pellets offer the perfect balance of bitterness and flavor. The total oil range of 1.5-2.2ml/100g ensures a rich, aromatic experience. Here's a breakdown of the total oil composition to give you a clearer picture:

- Alpha Acid Range: 9-12%

- Beta Acid Range: 3-5%

- Total Oil Range: 1.5-2.2ml/100g

Total Oil Breakdown (% of Total Oil):

- B-Pinene: 0.1-0.3%

- Myrcene: 30-38%

- Linalool: 0.4-0.7%

- Caryophyllene: 7.5-10%

- Farnesene: 0.1-0.5%

- Humulene: 18-30%

- Geraniol: 1.2-1.8%

- Other: 18.7-42.7%

Get ready to transform your brewing game with NZ Superdelic Hop Pellets. Your next masterpiece awaits!

OTHER PRODUCTS YOU MIGHT NEED

 Yeast

Your yeast selection has a big impact on your overall flavor profile and mouthfeel. You have lots of choices that will work well with NZ Superdelic Hop Pellets.

One Step Cleaner

If you are purchasing NZ Superdelic Hop Pellets, you're getting ready to make beer and need to wash your equipment. 

Grains and Malt Extracts

If you need hops, you probably also need grains or malt extracts. 

Brew Pots

The pot pictured is an 8 gallon pot that is perfect for a beer kit or a standard 5 gallon batch. 

Wort Chillers and Thermometers

Wort Chillers and Thermometers are long term investments. It is important to chill your wort quickly. The quicker you chill it the stronger the cold break will be. You also need a good thermometer because high powered boiling changes more rapid temperature fluctuations. 

Siphons

Auto-siphons are a great luxury item to have in your brew equipment. Once you have one you will never go without one again. Don't forget to use a heavy duty sanitizer to clean it since you don't want to replace it as often as hoses. A good sanitizer for that job is Five Star San. 

Fermenters

 If you are using NZ Superdelic Hop Pellets, you are getting ready to ferment some beer. Here's a link to our fermenter equipment.

Hoses

 Many people reuse their hoses for far too long. Replacing your hoses often or even using as single use items is highly recommended with beer making. 

Funnels

Pouring your wort into a carboy can be tricky. Use a big funnel made just for the job. They even have different mesh screens to remove particles.

Airlocks

All that healthy yeast is going to make a lot of gas and you'll be needing an airlock to let it out, and not let anything in. It is recommended to replace airlocks often. Because they never physically touch the beer, the sanitation risk is too often overlooked. Bacteria can spread without physical contact in a closed environment and plastic stubbornly harbors bacteria. 

Yeast Starters

Making a yeast starter is a great way to avoid stuck fermentation and also get high yeast counts that allow the final cells to clean up after themselves, reducing off flavors and aromas. Higher populations means less yeast stress and less risk of off-flavors.  They help make better beer and can be used with NZ Superdelic Hop Pellets. Use the right equipment to make the job easy. Flask, Foam Stopper, and Airlock. 

 DID YOU KNOW

In the past, brewers would use a mixture called "gruit" which consisted of various bitter herbs and flowers such as dandelion, burdock root, marigold, horehound, ground ivy, and heather.