Flyer substitutes
Proven alternatives to Flyer and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
2Similar aroma profiles
4Columbus
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–18%
Beta acid4.5–6%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurry+6
Mount Rainier
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5–9.4%
Beta acid5–9.2%
Total oil0.2–3.9 mL
NobleLicoriceFloralCitrus+1
TriplePearl
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–11.2%
Beta acid3.3–4.2%
Total oil0.8–1.8 mL
OrangeCitrusZestMelon+6
Admiral
IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid13–16.2%
Beta acid4.8–6.1%
Total oil1–1.7 mL
OrangeTeaFreshPine+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.
