Smaragd substitutes
Proven alternatives to Smaragd and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
1Similar aroma profiles
5Aurum
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%
Beta acid3.1%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
SpicyFruityFloralMild+4
Ella
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid13.3–19.2%
Beta acid4–7.8%
Total oil2.4–3.4 mL
FloralSpicyGrapefruitTropical+2
Pacific Crest
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.9%
Beta acid3%
NobleTobaccoEarthyGrassy+4
Aurora
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid6.5–13%
Beta acid2.7–5.5%
Total oil0.9–1.8 mL
FloralSpicyLemongrassNoble
Celeia
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3–6%
Beta acid2–4%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL
NobleFloralLavenderSpicy+2
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.
