El DoradovsJarrylo

El Dorado and Jarrylo are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

El Dorado

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–17%

Beta acid

6.4–8%

Total oil

2.5–3.3 mL

United States

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick El Dorado

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pear

Only in El Dorado

FruityTropicalWatermelonCandyStone fruit

Only in Jarrylo

LemonLimeOrangeSpicyBananaWhite

Property

PropertyEl DoradoJarrylo
Alpha acid13–17%15–17%
Beta acid6.4–8%6–7.5%
Co-humulone28–33%34–37%
Total oil2.5–3.3 mL3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene55–60%40–55%
Humulene10–15%15–18%
Caryophyllene6–8%8–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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