Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 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 Belma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tropical
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrus
Only in El Dorado
FruityPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Property
| Property | Belma | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–12.1% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 1–2.5 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–68% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | - | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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