Pekko substitutes
Proven alternatives to Pekko and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
2Similar aroma profiles
5Sasquatch
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid6.6–9%
Beta acid8.2%
TangerineLemonFloralOrange+2
Ekuanot
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid13–15.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil2–4.5 mL
LemonLimeOrangeTropical+9
Idaho Gem
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–14%
Beta acid5–7%
Total oil1.3–2.3 mL
PineappleCherryCandiedHerbal+7
Lemondrop
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5–7%
Beta acid4–6%
Total oil0.8–2 mL
CitrusLemonFloralMint+2
Liberty
IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid3–6.5%
Beta acid3–4%
Total oil0.6–1.8 mL
NobleFloralHerbalSpicy+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.
