United StatesLemondrop substitutes
Proven alternatives to Lemondrop and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Cascade
USADual purpose1972IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4.5–9%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus+1
Centennial
USADual purpose1990IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7–12%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%
Total oil1–3 mL
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruit+1
Liberty
USABittering8230IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid3–6.5%
Beta acid3–4%
Total oil0.6–1.8 mL
NobleFloralHerbalSpicy+3
Mandarina Bavaria
GermanyDual purpose2012IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7–10.5%
Beta acid4–8%
Total oil0.8–2 mL
TangerineLemonCitrusResin+2
Motueka
New ZealandDual purpose1998IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5–8.5%
Beta acid5–5.5%
Total oil0.8–1 mL
CitrusMojitoLimeLemon+2
Similar aroma profiles
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CanadaHow to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.