El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
New Zealand
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 Rakau
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityStone fruit
Only in El Dorado
TropicalPearWatermelonCandy
Only in Rakau
FigApricotPineResin
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Rakau |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 1.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 55–57% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |