United StatesSamba substitutes
Proven alternatives to Samba and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
No direct substitutes listed for this variety.
Similar aroma profiles
6Azacca
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruit+6
Zamba Blend
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid8–12%
Beta acid4–6%
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL
MangoStone fruitOrangeTangerine+1
Belma
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid8.5–12.1%
Beta acid4–8%
Total oil1–2.5 mL
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineapple+4
Bergamot
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid8–10.7%
Beta acid6–8.9%
OrangeMangoDankCherry+7
El Dorado
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid13–17%
Beta acid6.4–8%
Total oil2.5–3.3 mL
FruityTropicalPearWatermelon+2
Paradigm
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid8–11.7%
Beta acid3.9–6.3%
Total oil1.2–2.17 mL
HerbalStone fruitTropicalSpicy+7
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.