Hop substitution calculator

Find the hop varieties that most closely resemble your chosen hop, based on aroma profile, alpha acid, oil content and cohumulone — split by whether you use it for bittering, aroma or dry hopping.

Ctz

Alpha ~16.5% · Oil ~3.0 ml/100g

See fixed substitute suggestions for this hop
Bravo
100%

Known classic substitute. Shared aroma: Citrus, Herbal. Alpha 16.0% (vs. 16.5% for Ctz).

Columbus
100%

Known classic substitute. Shared aroma: Resin/Pine, Herbal. Alpha 15.7% (vs. 16.5% for Ctz).

Hbc 682
97%

Shared aroma: Citrus, Resin/Pine, Herbal. Alpha 18.5% (vs. 16.5% for Ctz).

Centennial
95%

Known classic substitute. Shared aroma: Citrus, Resin/Pine. Alpha 9.9% (vs. 16.5% for Ctz).

Significantly lower oil content — consider adjusting the amount.

Eclipse
93%

Shared aroma: Citrus, Grassy. Alpha 17.4% (vs. 16.5% for Ctz).

Cryo poporiginal blend
92%

Shared aroma: Citrus, Resin/Pine. Alpha 20.0% (vs. 16.5% for Ctz).

Extra styrian dana
91%

Shared aroma: Citrus, Resin/Pine, Herbal. Alpha 15.7% (vs. 16.5% for Ctz).

Idaho 7
90%

Shared aroma: Citrus. Alpha 12.0% (vs. 16.5% for Ctz).

Data and concept are based on HopDatabase by Kasper Andreas Rømer Grøntved (MIT license). A selection of known substitute pairs is also imported from Wall-Brew-Co/common-beer-data (MIT license).