New ZealandPacifica substitutes
Proven alternatives to Pacifica 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
6TriplePearl
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–11.2%
Beta acid3.3–4.2%
Total oil0.8–1.8 mL
OrangeCitrusZestMelon+6
Sasquatch
CanadaDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid6.6–9%
Beta acid8.2%
TangerineLemonFloralOrange+2
Amarillo
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil1–2.3 mL
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrus+7
Barbe Rouge
FranceAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.8–10%
Beta acid3.3–4.6%
Total oil1.1–3 mL
CitrusKumquatOrangeLime+6
Bergamot
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid8–10.7%
Beta acid6–8.9%
OrangeMangoDankCherry+7
East Kent Goldings
United KingdomBitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid4–6.5%
Beta acid1.9–3.5%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
LavenderHoneyLemonThyme+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.