Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 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 Ahtanum
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Property
| Property | Ahtanum | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6.5% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.7 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |