Ella substitutes
Proven alternatives to Ella and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Galaxy
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–16%
Beta acid5–9%
Total oil1.8–5 mL
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineapple+3

Palisade
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5.5–10%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil0.8–2 mL
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruit+3
Perle (US)
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4–9%
Beta acid2.5–4.5%
Total oil0.5–2 mL
SlightlyHerbalFloral
Similar aroma profiles
4Amarillo
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil1–2.3 mL
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrus+7
Smaragd
IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid4–6%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%
Total oil0.4–0.8 mL
FloralFruitySpicyTobacco+3
Taiheke
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5–9%
Beta acid5–5.5%
Total oil1–1.5 mL
CitrusTropicalGrapefruitLemon+3
Zythos
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–12.5%
Beta acid4.7–6.2%
Total oil0.7–1.2 mL
TangerineCitrusFloralPine+2
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.