United StatesColumbia substitutes
Proven alternatives to Columbia and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
2
Similar aroma profiles
4Azacca
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruit+6
HORT9909
New ZealandDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid6–10%
Beta acid3–4%
LimeHaySweetSpicy+5
Liberty
USABitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid3–6.5%
Beta acid3–4%
Total oil0.6–1.8 mL
NobleFloralHerbalSpicy+3
Pekko
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid13–16%
Beta acid3.5–5%
Total oil1–3 mL
PleasantFloralCitrusMint+7
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.