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
Amarillo
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil1–2.3 mL
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrus+7
Archer
United KingdomAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4–6%
Beta acid2–3%
Total oil0.6–0.8 mL
ApricotLimeFloralCitrus+1
Caliente
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4.3%
CitrusPeachPineStone fruit+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.