Caliente substitutes
Proven alternatives to Caliente and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
No direct substitutes listed for this variety.
Similar aroma profiles
6Eureka
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid17–20%
Beta acid4.5–6%
Total oil2.5–4.4 mL
HerbalDarkMintCitrus+6
Hydra
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10.5–13.7%
Beta acid6.4–7.9%
CitrusTangerineMandarinZest+8
Southern Cross
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–14%
Beta acid5–7%
Total oil1.2–2 mL
LemonLimePineSpicy+3
Wai-iti
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.5–3.5%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%
Total oil1.4–1.8 mL
Stone fruitPeachApricotCitrus+3
Summer
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5.6–6.4%
Beta acid4.8–6.1%
Total oil1.4–2 mL
ApricotMelonGrassyCitrus+3
Ahtanum
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4–6.5%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPine+4
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.