Substitute for Ekuanot: hops like Ekuanot
Ekuanot (United States)If you cannot get Ekuanot, this is the closest hop and what changes in the beer.
Close, with a caveat. Citra is the nearest substitute for Ekuanot, but the aroma shifts.
Substitution
Ekuanot (United States)
Citra
Original hop vs substitute
| Out of | Ekuanot (United States) |
|---|---|
| Closest substitute | Citra |
| Original alpha acid | 12.9 to 15.7 % |
| Original myrcene | 14.2 to 45 % |
| Original aroma | Grapefruit, lemongrass and mandarin with tropical guava, lychee, mango and passion fruit, plus blackcurrant and grape |
Notes
Out of Ekuanot, Citra is the nearest widely available citrus-and-tropical substitute at a similar alpha.
Ekuanot has a broader, more variable range and higher oil; Citra is more consistently grapefruit, so blend in a little Mosaic to rebuild Ekuanot's tropical depth.
What to buy instead
Sources: BarthHaas Ekuanot hop variety profile · BarthHaas Citra hop variety profile · BarthHaas Mosaic hop variety profile