Ahhhroma
Alpha acid
15.4–18.8%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
2.1–4 mL
United States
El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ahhhroma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick El Dorado
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pear
Only in Ahhhroma
TangerinePineappleLimeMangoCinnamon
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Property
| Property | Ahhhroma | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15.4–18.8% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 6–9% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 2.1–4 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–56% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | 12–13% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Nelson Sauvin