El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Warrior
Alpha acid
14.5–18%
Beta acid
4.3–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick El Dorado
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Warrior
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Only in Warrior
PineMildResin
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Warrior |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 14.5–18% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 4.3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 15–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 11–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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