AustraliaGalaxy substitutes
Proven alternatives to Galaxy and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Amarillo
USAAroma2014Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil1–2.3 mL
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrus+7
Citra
USADual purpose2008IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5
Simcoe
USADual purpose2000IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–15%
Beta acid3–5%
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruit+5
Similar aroma profiles
3Nectaron
New ZealandAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9.5–12%
Beta acid4.5–5%
Total oil1–1.7 mL
TropicalCitrusPineapplePassion fruit+3
Southern Star
South AfricaDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid12–18.6%
Beta acid4–7.5%
Total oil1.4–1.7 mL
QuinceBerryFloralCitrus+9
Harlequin
UKDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid9–12%
Beta acid7–9%
Total oil1–1.6 mL
Passion fruitPeachPineapple
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.