Mandarina BavariavsEl Dorado
Mandarina Bavaria and El Dorado are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 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 Mandarina Bavaria
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tropical
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonCitrusResinHerbal
Only in El Dorado
FruityPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Property
| Property | Mandarina Bavaria | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10.5% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 31–35% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |