AustraliaTopaz substitutes
Proven alternatives to Topaz and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Amarillo
USAAroma2014Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil1–2.3 mL
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrus+7
Cascade
USADual purpose1972IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4.5–9%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus+1
Citra
USADual purpose2008IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid10–15%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil1.5–3 mL
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelon+5
Galaxy
AustraliaDual purpose2009IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–16%
Beta acid5–9%
Total oil1.8–5 mL
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineapple+3
Rakau
New ZealandDual purpose2007IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid9–12%
Beta acid5–6%
Total oil1.8–2.2 mL
Stone fruitFigFruityApricot+2
Riwaka
New ZealandAroma1996Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4.5–6.5%
Beta acid4–5%
Total oil0.8–1.5 mL
TropicalPassion fruitGrapefruitCitrus
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.