United KingdomHallertau Taurus substitutes
Proven alternatives to Hallertau Taurus and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Citra
USADual purpose2008IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5
Hallertau Tradition
GermanyAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4.6–7%
Beta acid3–6%
Total oil0.5–1.9 mL
EarthyGrassyNectarFruity+1
Herkules
GermanyBittering2006IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid12–17%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.4–2.4 mL
CitrusMelon
Magnum (GR)
GermanyBittering1980IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid11–16%
Beta acid4.5–7%
Total oil1.6–2.6 mL
AppleBlack currantCleanCitrus+3
Magnum (US)
USABittering1980IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid10–16%
Beta acid4.5–7%
Total oil1.6–3 mL
FloralCitrusSpicyNutmeg+1
Merkur
GermanyDual purpose2001IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid12–16.2%
Beta acid4.5–7.3%
Total oil2–3 mL
SugarPineappleMintCitrus+1
Similar aroma profiles
2How to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.