New ZealandNectaron substitutes
Proven alternatives to Nectaron and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
3
Citra
USADual purpose2008IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5
Mosaic
USADual purpose2012IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%
Total oil1–1.5 mL
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassy+9
Waimea
New ZealandDual purpose2012IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14.5–19%
Beta acid7–9%
Total oil1.8–2.3 mL
PineCitrusMandarinHerbal+1
Similar aroma profiles
3Galaxy
AustraliaDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–16%
Beta acid5–9%
Total oil1.8–5 mL
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineapple+3
Amarillo
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil1–2.3 mL
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrus+7
Azacca
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruit+6
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.