New ZealandRiwaka substitutes
Proven alternatives to Riwaka and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Calypso
USADual purpose8230IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid12–16%
Beta acid5–6%
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL
FruityApplePearStone fruit+3
Centennial
USADual purpose1990IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7–12%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%
Total oil1–3 mL
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruit+1
Citra
USADual purpose2008IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5
Motueka
New ZealandDual purpose1998IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5–8.5%
Beta acid5–5.5%
Total oil0.8–1 mL
CitrusMojitoLimeLemon+2
Saaz (CZ)
Czech RepublicAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2–5%
Beta acid4–8%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
EarthyHerbalFloralMild+1
Similar aroma profiles
2How to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.