El DoradovsZamba Blend
El Dorado (dual purpose) and Zamba Blend (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Zamba Blend
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Zamba Blend
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Stone fruit
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandy
Only in Zamba Blend
MangoOrangeTangerinePineapple
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Zamba Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–4% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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