Junga
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.5–2.6 mL
Poland
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 Junga
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in Junga
EarthySpicyGrapefruitBlack currant
Only in El Dorado
TropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Property
| Property | Junga | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 29–34% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.6 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–60% |
| Humulene | - | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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