United StatesSultana (Denali) substitutes
Proven alternatives to Sultana (Denali) and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
5CTZ
USADual purpose8230IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14.5–17%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrus+2
Columbus
USADual purpose8230IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–18%
Beta acid4.5–6%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurry+6
Nugget
USADual purpose1983IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid9.5–16%
Beta acid3–5.8%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL
HerbalCitrusGingerPineapple+5
Tomahawk
USADual purpose8230IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid15–17.5%
Beta acid4.5–6%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL
CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurry+1
Zeus
USABittering8230IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid13–17.5%
Beta acid4–6.5%
Total oil2.4–4.5 mL
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Similar aroma profiles
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New ZealandHow to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.