Zappa substitutes
Proven alternatives to Zappa 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
6Azacca
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid14–16%
Beta acid4–5.5%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruit+6
Mosaic
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%
Total oil1–1.5 mL
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassy+9
Simcoe
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–15%
Beta acid3–5%
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruit+5
Southern Cross
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–14%
Beta acid5–7%
Total oil1.2–2 mL
LemonLimePineSpicy+3
Sultana (Denali)
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid13–16%
Beta acid3.5–7%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL
PineappleCitrusPineSpicy+2
Triumph
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid9–12%
Beta acid3–5%
Total oil0.8–1.8 mL
SpicyPineOrangePeach+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.