El DoradovsHallertau Taurus
El Dorado and Hallertau Taurus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Hallertau Taurus
Alpha acid
12–17.9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick El Dorado
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Hallertau Taurus
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Only in Hallertau Taurus
ChocolateBananaSpicyPepperCurryEarthy
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Hallertau Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 12–17.9% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 0.9–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 30–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 7–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Hallertau Tradition