Huell MelonvsEl Dorado
Huell Melon (aroma) and El Dorado (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Huell Melon
Alpha acid
6.9–8%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Germany
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 Huell Melon
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in Huell Melon
MelonStrawberryHoneydewSweetOrangeVanilla
Only in El Dorado
TropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Property
| Property | Huell Melon | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.9–8% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 6–8% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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