Hop Substitution Tool

Hop Substitution Tool

Can't find the hop you need? Enter it below and we'll suggest the best substitutes from our stock, with adjusted quantities based on alpha acid differences.

🌿 20+ hop varieties ⚙ Alpha acid adjusted quantities 🛒 Sold in 100g packs

How hop substitution works

What it does: type in a hop your recipe calls for and the weight, and the tool suggests the closest substitutes we stock, each with an adjusted weight and how many 100g packs you'll need.

How to use it: enter the hop name and the grams your recipe asks for, then press Find Substitutes. Each suggestion is marked Best, Good or OK, with a short note about how its flavour differs.

The formula in plain words: to keep the bitterness the same, the tool multiplies your weight by the original hop's alpha acid and divides by the substitute's alpha acid, so a higher-alpha substitute needs less.

Worked example: a recipe asks for 25g of Citra (12% alpha in our data). Mosaic, at 12.5%, comes out at 24g. Galaxy, at 14%, comes out at about 21g. Both are sold in 100g packs, so one pack covers it.

The alpha acid figures are typical values. Check the figure on your pack and fine-tune the weight with the hops alpha adjustment calculator. Our hop substitution guide has more detail on each variety.

Frequently Asked Questions
Should I adjust the weight for aroma and dry-hop additions?
The adjustment matters most for bittering hops added early in the boil. For late and dry-hop additions, many brewers keep the recipe weight and judge by aroma instead.
Will a substitute taste the same?
Not exactly. A good substitute has a similar character, but every hop is a little different. Expect a similar beer, not an identical one.
Can I mix two substitutes?
Yes. Blending two hops, such as Centennial and Amarillo in place of Cascade, can get you closer to the original character.