El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Galaxy
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
5–9%
Total oil
1.8–5 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Galaxy
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tropical
Only in El Dorado
FruityPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Only in Galaxy
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineappleCannabisDank
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 5–9% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 32–42% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 1.8–5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 33–69% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–5% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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