El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Paradigm
Alpha acid
8–11.7%
Beta acid
3.9–6.3%
Total oil
1.2–2.17 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
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Paradigm
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalPearCandyStone fruit
Only in El Dorado
FruityWatermelon
Only in Paradigm
HerbalSpicyMelonDankPapayaMintChamomile
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Paradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 8–11.7% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 3.9–6.3% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 1.2–2.17 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 39–40% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Galaxy
Nelson Sauvin