PolandChinook (PL) substitutes
Proven alternatives to Chinook (PL) 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
6HBC 472
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–12%
Beta acid7–9%
Total oil1.3–3 mL
WoodyEarthyFloralCoconut+4
HPA-016
AustraliaAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid15.7–18.7%
Beta acid5.9–9%
Total oil1.7–1.9 mL
MandarinCitrusPineFruity
Simcoe
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–15%
Beta acid3–5%
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruit+5
Southern Promise
South AfricaDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid9.5–14.5%
Beta acid3.6–5.8%
Total oil0.7–1.1 mL
HerbalFruityWoodyBerry+2
Tahoma
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–8.2%
Beta acid8.5–9.5%
Total oil1–2 mL
CitrusLemonGrapefruitCedar+4
Talus
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid8.1–9.5%
Beta acid8.3–10.2%
Total oil1–2.7 mL
GrapefruitCitrusRosePine+8
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.