United StatesEmerald Spire substitutes
Proven alternatives to Emerald Spire 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
6Astra
AustraliaDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7–10%
Beta acid4–6%
Total oil1–3 mL
TropicalSweetPeachWhite+4
Cashmere
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL
FruityLemonLimePeach+5
Huell Melon
GermanyAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid6.9–8%
Beta acid6–8%
Total oil0.8–1.2 mL
MelonStrawberryHoneydewFruity+3
Nelson Sauvin
New ZealandAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid10–13%
Beta acid5–8%
Total oil0.8–1.5 mL
WhiteFruityGooseberryGrapes+1
Evergreen Blend
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–7.5%
Beta acid4.3–4.5%
PeachApricotLemonGreen+2
Summer
AustraliaAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5.6–6.4%
Beta acid4.8–6.1%
Total oil1.4–2 mL
ApricotMelonGrassyCitrus+3
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.