FranceAramis substitutes
Proven alternatives to Aramis and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Ahtanum
USAAroma1997Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4–6.5%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPine+4
Centennial
USADual purpose1990IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7–12%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%
Total oil1–3 mL
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruit+1
Challenger
United KingdomDual purpose1972IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid6.5–9%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1–1.7 mL
CedarGreenFruity
Saaz (US)
USAAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3–4.5%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil0.5–1 mL
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Strisselspalt
FranceAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid1–4%
Beta acid3–6%
Total oil0.6–0.8 mL
SpicyFloralCitrusHerbal
Willamette
USADual purpose1971IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4–7.2%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil0.6–1.6 mL
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramel+2
Similar aroma profiles
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GermanyHow to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.