El DoradovsHallertau Blanc
El Dorado (dual purpose) and Hallertau Blanc (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
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
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 50–75% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Enigma
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