Fantasia BlendvsEl Dorado
Fantasia Blend and El Dorado are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Fantasia Blend
Alpha acid
4.3–6.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
0.9–1.25 mL
United States
El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Fantasia Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityStone fruit
Only in Fantasia Blend
CaramelCreamNoble
Only in El Dorado
TropicalPearWatermelonCandy
Property
| Property | Fantasia Blend | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.3–6.5% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | - | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.25 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–60% |
| Humulene | - | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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