El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick CTZ
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Property
| Property | El Dorado | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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