Czech RepublicVital substitutes
Proven alternatives to Vital and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
No direct substitutes listed for this variety.
Similar aroma profiles
6Agnus
Czech RepublicBitteringIPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid9–14%
Beta acid4–6.5%
Total oil2–3 mL
LavenderLeatherTobaccoCitrus+1
Lubelski
PolandAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3–5%
Beta acid2.5–4%
Total oil0.5–1.2 mL
SpicyFloralMagnoliaLavender
Celeia
SloveniaAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3–6%
Beta acid2–4%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL
NobleFloralLavenderSpicy+2
Columbus
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–18%
Beta acid4.5–6%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurry+6
Flyer
United KingdomDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid8.3–14.5%
Beta acid4.1–6%
SpicyCitrusLicoriceResin+1
Mount Rainier
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5–9.4%
Beta acid5–9.2%
Total oil0.2–3.9 mL
NobleLicoriceFloralCitrus+1
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.