Tillicum substitutes
Proven alternatives to Tillicum and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
2Similar aroma profiles
4African Queen
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–17%
Beta acid3.9–6.2%
Total oil0.7–1.5 mL
CitrusDankBlueberryStone fruit+7
Summer
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5.6–6.4%
Beta acid4.8–6.1%
Total oil1.4–2 mL
ApricotMelonGrassyCitrus+3
Caliente
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4.3%
CitrusPeachPineStone fruit+3
Calypso
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid12–16%
Beta acid5–6%
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL
FruityApplePearStone fruit+3
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.
