Well, I think amarillo is one that doesn't really have any good subs. Nor does simcoe. I also think chinook would be hard to replace. Northern brewer is another one that I don't think I would be able to sub for, with the same results. As I think about it, I think they all are unique and have slightly different qualities but there are more similarities between hops from a certain region.
For example, German hops have a similar profile; halletauer, and tettnanger have similar flavor. English hops like fuggles and East Kent goldings are similar in their characteristics, and US hops like cascade and centennial are both citrusy. I can't think of any that are a great sub for each other, but there are some that can be close enough that it may not be terribly noticeable in the finished product.
Sorachi Ace smell and taste like no other hops Ive had.
I just finished a keg of a simple nelson sauvin pale ale and i couldn't imagine a substitute for that hop. The tart, fresh grape aromas from nelson sauvin are amazing.
What about Riwaka as a sub for Amarillo?
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