Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
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 Hydra
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
WatermelonTropical
Only in Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachRoseApricot
Only in El Dorado
FruityPearCandyStone fruit
Property
| Property | Hydra | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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