United KingdomPioneer substitutes
Proven alternatives to Pioneer and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
3Herald
United KingdomDual purpose8230IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid9–13%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%
Total oil1–1.9 mL
OrangeGrapefruitCitrusClean
Omega
United KingdomAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9–10%
Beta acid3–4%
Yeoman
United KingdomDual purpose8230IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid12–16%
Beta acid4–5%
Total oil1.7–2.4 mL
NobleCitrus
Similar aroma profiles
3Ahtanum
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4–6.5%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPine+4
Marynka
PolandDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7.5–12%
Beta acid10–13%
Total oil1.8–3.3 mL
HayLicoriceLemonGrapefruit+4
Tahoma
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–8.2%
Beta acid8.5–9.5%
Total oil1–2 mL
CitrusLemonGrapefruitCedar+4
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.