Hop substitution guide

One of the most popular American hops. Massive fruity punch at any addition — outstanding as a dry hop in hazy and citrus-forward pale ales.

A versatile Slovenian dual-purpose hop with mild, pleasant bitterness. Often used as a substitute for Styrian Golding in continental recipes.

A classic English variety bred from Goldings. Its distinctive blackcurrant character shines in winter warmers and traditional bitters. Great for late additions.

Primarily a bittering hop with an intense blackcurrant aroma. Excellent in robust dark beers. A classic English variety dating from the 1930s.

The hop that built American craft brewing — Sierra Nevada Pale Ale made it famous. Works brilliantly at every addition point from bittering to dry hop.

Known as "super Cascade" — higher alpha, more floral character. A staple of American IPA. Clean bittering without harshness. Great dual-purpose hop.

A quintessential English brewing hop. Clean, restrained bittering with a spicy, slightly cedar edge. Widely used commercially in traditional British ales.

Big bittering power with a distinctively piney, smoky character. Perfect for bold West Coast IPAs and aggressive stouts. Use sparingly as a late addition.

One of the most intensely aromatic hops in the world. Exceptional as a dry hop for hazy, juice-forward IPAs. A little goes a very long way — use with care.

High alpha with a pungent, pleasant aroma. Part of the CTZ family (Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus) — interchangeable in most recipes. Excellent bittering hop.

Formerly known as Equinox. Unique fruit-forward variety with an unusual vegetal complexity. Superb for hazy and fruited beers, especially paired with Mosaic or Citra.

An exciting English variety with unusually citrusy, tropical notes. A brilliant alternative to American hops in English-style pale ales — heritage character, modern flair.

The quintessential English hop, developed in Kent in 1875. Low alpha, gentle character — the backbone of countless traditional British ales. Pairs perfectly with Goldings.

Australia's most celebrated hop. Overwhelmingly tropical and juicy — a dominant force in modern NEIPA and hazy pale ales. Outstanding as a dry hop, alone or with Citra.

Bred in Kent since the 1790s — the most prestigious English hops. Exquisitely delicate and fragrant. The hallmark of traditional British cask ales. Pair with Fuggles.

A Hallertau variety with strikingly fruity citrus notes unusual for a German hop. Excellent for modern lagers and wheat beers with a fruity twist. Good late addition.

Complex and multi-layered — the name fits. Often described as "all the tropical fruits at once." A favourite for hazy IPAs alongside Citra. Outstanding dry-hop variety.

A softer alternative to Goldings with a distinctly mild, slightly minty edge. Common in English country ales and bitters. Try Goldings or Fuggles as a direct substitute.

The definitive noble hop — it is Pilsner Urquell and Budvar. Low alpha, extremely refined aroma. No serious pilsner brewer would use anything else. Use generously for aroma.

A dual-purpose workhorse and aroma superstar. Unique combination of resinous pine and tropical passion fruit makes it endlessly versatile. A go-to for West Coast IPAs.

One of the highest alpha acid hops available — very economical. Avoid late additions as Summit can produce onion/garlic notes when used for aroma. Outstanding bittering hop.

The English high-alpha workhorse. Intensely aromatic with a pleasant English character. Widely used as a copper/bittering hop in traditional UK commercial brewing.

A traditional German noble hop from Tettnang. Mild and clean with a gentle spicy note. The go-to hop for authentic German wheat beers and lagers. Use generously.

The American cousin of Fuggles — similar DNA, slightly more floral and fruity. A great choice if you want Fuggle character with a little more brightness and freshness.