El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Belma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tropical
Only in El Dorado
FruityPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrus
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | - |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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