El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Idaho Gem
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.3–2.3 mL
United States
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
When to pick Idaho Gem
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruit
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandy
Only in Idaho Gem
PineappleCherryCandiedHerbalSpicyMintCitrusRedberryMojitoSweet
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Idaho Gem |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 40–45% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 1.3–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | - |
| Humulene | 10–15% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |