United KingdomDefender substitutes
Proven alternatives to Defender 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
3Pekko
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid13–16%
Beta acid3.5–5%
Total oil1–3 mL
PleasantFloralCitrusMint+7
Ultra
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3–9.7%
Beta acid3.6–5%
Total oil0.8–1.5 mL
MildPleasantFloral
Vanguard
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4–6.5%
Beta acid5.5–7%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
WoodyTobaccoPleasantGrassy+1
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.