El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 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
When to pick Vista
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalPear
Only in El Dorado
FruityWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Only in Vista
TangerineMelonGreenCitrusSweetFloral
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 29–31% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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