Cekin substitutes
Proven alternatives to Cekin and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
2Similar aroma profiles
4Aurum
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%
Beta acid3.1%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
SpicyFruityFloralMild+4
Chelan
IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid12–15%
Beta acid8.5–10%
Total oil1.5–1.9 mL
FloralCitrusFruityMild
Fuggle
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.4–6.1%
Beta acid2.1–3.5%
Total oil0.44–1 mL
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Monroe
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.5–2.9%
Beta acid6.5–7.5%
Total oil0.95–1 mL
MildSmoothStrawberryCherry+5
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.

