South AfricaSouthern Star substitutes
Proven alternatives to Southern Star and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
6Ekuanot
USAAroma2014Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid13–15.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil2–4.5 mL
LemonLimeOrangeTropical+9
El Dorado
USADual purpose2010IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid13–17%
Beta acid6.4–8%
Total oil2.5–3.3 mL
FruityTropicalPearWatermelon+2
Mandarina Bavaria
GermanyDual purpose2012IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7–10.5%
Beta acid4–8%
Total oil0.8–2 mL
TangerineLemonCitrusResin+2
Mosaic
USADual purpose2012IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%
Total oil1–1.5 mL
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassy+9
Southern Cross
New ZealandDual purpose1994IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–14%
Beta acid5–7%
Total oil1.2–2 mL
LemonLimePineSpicy+3
Warrior
USADual purpose8230IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14.5–18%
Beta acid4.3–6%
Total oil1–2.5 mL
PineMildResin
Similar aroma profiles
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FranceHow to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.