El Dorado hop: alpha acid, oil profile and typical use
Data sheetThe published El Dorado hop data, the aroma it gives, the beers it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published hop data
| Origin | United States (Dual-purpose) |
|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13 to 17 % |
| Beta acid | 7 to 8 % |
| Cohumulone | 28 to 33 % of alpha |
| Total oil | high; myrcene-dominant |
| Myrcene | 55 to 60 % |
| Humulene | 10 to 15 % |
| Caryophyllene | not published |
| Farnesene | trace |
Notes
Typical use: Dual-purpose. Recommended for hazy NEIPA, American IPA, pale ale.
Aroma: Tropical and stone fruit with candy-like notes of pineapple, pear and watermelon and a subtle citrus edge.
A high-alpha dual-purpose hop with a distinctive candy-and-watermelon sweetness alongside tropical fruit. Its high myrcene drives a strong aroma, and the high alpha means it doubles as a bittering hop. A useful single-hop showcase for a sweet, fruit-forward IPA.