United StatesGrungeist substitutes
Proven alternatives to Grungeist and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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GermanySimilar aroma profiles
5Amarillo
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil1–2.3 mL
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrus+7
Caliente
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4.3%
CitrusPeachPineStone fruit+3
Citra
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5
East Kent Goldings
United KingdomBitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid4–6.5%
Beta acid1.9–3.5%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
LavenderHoneyLemonThyme+3
Evergreen Blend
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–7.5%
Beta acid4.3–4.5%
PeachApricotLemonGreen+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.