Southern StarvsEl Dorado
Southern Star and El Dorado are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Star
Alpha acid
12–18.6%
Beta acid
4–7.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.7 mL
South Africa
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 Southern Star
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick El Dorado
- 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
TropicalPear
Only in Southern Star
QuinceBerryFloralCitrusPineappleTangerinePassion fruitCassisRoseOrangeCoffee
Only in El Dorado
FruityWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Property
| Property | Southern Star | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–18.6% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.5% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–31% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.7 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–38% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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