United StatesIdaho Gem substitutes
Proven alternatives to Idaho Gem and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
6
Azacca
USADual purpose2013IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruit+6
Cascade
USADual purpose1972IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4.5–9%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus+1
Cashmere
USADual purpose2013IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL
FruityLemonLimePeach+5
Citra
USADual purpose2008IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5
El Dorado
USADual purpose2010IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid13–17%
Beta acid6.4–8%
Total oil2.5–3.3 mL
FruityTropicalPearWatermelon+2
Idaho 7
USAAroma2015Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9.5–14.9%
Beta acid3.5–5%
Total oil1–2 mL
Black currantTropicalCitrusApricot+8
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.