Relax substitutes
Proven alternatives to Relax and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
1Similar aroma profiles
5Agnus
IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid9–14%
Beta acid4–6.5%
Total oil2–3 mL
LavenderLeatherTobaccoCitrus+1
Cashmere
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL
FruityLemonLimePeach+5
Citra
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5
Elixir
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4.6–7%
Beta acid4.5–6.6%
Total oil1.8–2.2 mL
RoseCognacLeatherTobacco+7
Emerald Spire
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid8.6–13%
Beta acid3.5–4.5%
PeachFruityWhiteGrapes+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.