Petoskey
Alpha acid
12.1%
Beta acid
6.16%
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 Petoskey
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Petoskey
FloralPungentPineapple
Only in El Dorado
FruityTropicalPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Property
| Property | Petoskey | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.1% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 6.16% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 28–33% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 55–60% |
| Humulene | - | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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