United StatesMeridian substitutes
Proven alternatives to Meridian and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Centennial
USADual purpose1990IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7–12%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%
Total oil1–3 mL
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruit+1
Citra
USADual purpose2008IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5
Glacier
USADual purpose2000IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid3.3–9.7%
Beta acid5.4–10%
Total oil0.5–1.5 mL
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Similar aroma profiles
3Ekuanot
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid13–15.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil2–4.5 mL
LemonLimeOrangeTropical+9
Styrian Dragon
SloveniaAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid6–11%
Beta acid7.5–8.5%
Total oil1.5–2.1 mL
FloralCitrusGrapefruitLemon+3
Sasquatch
CanadaDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid6.6–9%
Beta acid8.2%
TangerineLemonFloralOrange+2
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.