El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Petoskey
Alpha acid
12.1%
Beta acid
6.16%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Petoskey
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Only in Petoskey
FloralPungentPineapple
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Petoskey |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 12.1% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 6.16% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | - |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | - |
| Humulene | 10–15% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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