Paradigm substitutes
Proven alternatives to Paradigm and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Citra
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5

Galaxy
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–16%
Beta acid5–9%
Total oil1.8–5 mL
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineapple+3

Mosaic
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%
Total oil1–1.5 mL
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassy+9

Saaz (US)
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3–4.5%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil0.5–1 mL
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Similar aroma profiles
3Amarillo
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil1–2.3 mL
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrus+7
Ekuanot
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid13–15.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil2–4.5 mL
LemonLimeOrangeTropical+9
El Dorado
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid13–17%
Beta acid6.4–8%
Total oil2.5–3.3 mL
FruityTropicalPearWatermelon+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.