El DoradovsSorachi Ace
El Dorado and Sorachi Ace are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Sorachi Ace
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Japan
Key differences
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Sorachi Ace
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Only in Sorachi Ace
LemonDillWoodyTobaccoCitrusHerbal
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Sorachi Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 20–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–5% |
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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