El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Hydra
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalWatermelon
Only in El Dorado
FruityPearCandyStone fruit
Only in Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachRoseApricot
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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