Bitter GoldvsEl Dorado
Bitter Gold and El Dorado are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bitter Gold
Alpha acid
12–18.8%
Beta acid
4.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–3.9 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 Bitter Gold
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick El Dorado
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruitTropicalPearWatermelon
Only in Bitter Gold
GrassyGrapefruitFloral
Only in El Dorado
FruityCandy
Property
| Property | Bitter Gold | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–18.8% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 36–41% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.9 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–68% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | 7–18% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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