New ZealandRakau substitutes
Proven alternatives to Rakau and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Similar aroma profiles
4Idaho 7
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9.5–14.9%
Beta acid3.5–5%
Total oil1–2 mL
Black currantTropicalCitrusApricot+8
Simcoe
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–15%
Beta acid3–5%
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruit+5
Talus
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid8.1–9.5%
Beta acid8.3–10.2%
Total oil1–2.7 mL
GrapefruitCitrusRosePine+8
Zenia
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–14%
Beta acid4.4–5.1%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL
DankResinOrangeOnion+5
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.