Substitute for Hallertau Blanc: hops like Hallertau Blanc
Hallertau Blanc (Germany)If you cannot get Hallertau Blanc, this is the closest hop and what changes in the beer.
Close, with a caveat. Nelson Sauvin is the nearest substitute for Hallertau Blanc, but the aroma shifts.
Substitution
Hallertau Blanc (Germany)
Nelson Sauvin
Original hop vs substitute
| Out of | Hallertau Blanc (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Closest substitute | Nelson Sauvin |
| Original alpha acid | 8 to 12.9 % |
| Original myrcene | up to 67.5 % |
| Original aroma | White muscatel grape with citrusy grapefruit and elderflower, lemongrass and cucumber |
Notes
If Hallertau Blanc is out, Nelson Sauvin is the closest white-wine-character substitute.
Nelson is sharper and more gooseberry-and-grapefruit where Hallertau Blanc is softer muscatel and elderflower; use Nelson late and sparingly, as it is more divisive at high doses.
What to buy instead
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Sources: BarthHaas Hallertau Blanc hop variety profile ยท Charles Faram Hop Oracle: Nelson Sauvin specification