How It Works
The hop substitution finder uses a simple formula to calculate the amount of a target hop variety needed to substitute for an original hop variety. The formula is based on the alpha acid content of the two hop varieties. The alpha acid content is a measure of the bitterness potential of a hop variety. By substituting the alpha acid content of the original hop variety with the alpha acid content of the target hop variety, brewers can achieve a similar bitterness profile in their beer.
How to Use
- Enter the alpha acid content of the original hop variety
- Enter the beta acid content of the original hop variety (optional)
- Enter the cohumulone content of the original hop variety (optional)
- Enter the alpha acid content of the target hop variety
- Enter the beta acid content of the target hop variety (optional)
- Enter the cohumulone content of the target hop variety (optional)
- Enter the amount of the original hop variety used in the recipe
- Click the “Calculate Substitute Amount” button to calculate the amount of the target hop variety needed
Common Questions
Q: What is alpha acid content?
A: Alpha acid content is a measure of the bitterness potential of a hop variety. It is expressed as a percentage of the total weight of the hop cones.
Q: Why is beta acid content and cohumulone content optional?
A: Beta acid content and cohumulone content are optional because they are not always necessary to calculate the substitute amount. However, they can be useful in achieving a more accurate substitution, especially when substituting hop varieties with significantly different beta acid and cohumulone profiles.
