United KingdomBoadicea substitutes
Proven alternatives to Boadicea and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
3
Cascade
USADual purpose1972IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4.5–9%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus+1
Chinook
USADual purpose8230IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11.5–15%
Beta acid3–4%
Total oil1–2.7 mL
PineResinGrapefruitSpicy+2
Green Bullet
New ZealandDual purpose1972IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–15%
Beta acid6.5–7%
Total oil1–1.4 mL
PineBlack currantPlumResin+2
Similar aroma profiles
3Aurum
GermanyAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%
Beta acid3.1%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
SpicyFruityFloralMild+4
Bravo
USABitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid13–18%
Beta acid3–5.5%
Total oil1.6–3.5 mL
OrangeVanillaFloralLime+1
Chelan
USABitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid12–15%
Beta acid8.5–10%
Total oil1.5–1.9 mL
FloralCitrusFruityMild
How to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.