Yakima Gold substitutes
Proven alternatives to Yakima Gold and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
1Similar aroma profiles
5Pioneer
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid8–10.5%
Beta acid3.5–4.5%
Total oil1–1.8 mL
CedarGrapefruitHerbalLemon+3
Ahtanum
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4–6.5%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPine+4
Amarillo
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil1–2.3 mL
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrus+7
Apollo
IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid15–20.5%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil0.8–2.5 mL
CitrusGrapefruitOrangePine+5
Azacca
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruit+6
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.
