JarrylovsEl Dorado

Jarrylo and El Dorado are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

El Dorado

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–17%

Beta acid

6.4–8%

Total oil

2.5–3.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick El Dorado

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pear

Only in Jarrylo

LemonLimeOrangeSpicyBananaWhite

Only in El Dorado

FruityTropicalWatermelonCandyStone fruit

Property

PropertyJarryloEl Dorado
Alpha acid15–17%13–17%
Beta acid6–7.5%6.4–8%
Co-humulone34–37%28–33%
Total oil3.6–4.3 mL2.5–3.3 mL
Myrcene40–55%55–60%
Humulene15–18%10–15%
Caryophyllene8–11%6–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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