United StatesHydra substitutes
Proven alternatives to Hydra 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
6Southern Star
South AfricaDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid12–18.6%
Beta acid4–7.5%
Total oil1.4–1.7 mL
QuinceBerryFloralCitrus+9
Wai-iti
New ZealandAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.5–3.5%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%
Total oil1.4–1.8 mL
Stone fruitPeachApricotCitrus+3
Evergreen Blend
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–7.5%
Beta acid4.3–4.5%
PeachApricotLemonGreen+2
Caliente
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4.3%
CitrusPeachPineStone fruit+3
Ekuanot
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid13–15.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil2–4.5 mL
LemonLimeOrangeTropical+9
Elixir
FranceAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4.6–7%
Beta acid4.5–6.6%
Total oil1.8–2.2 mL
RoseCognacLeatherTobacco+7
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.