El Dorado Hop substitutes and hop flavour/profile
El Dorado hop substitute guide with Pear, watermelon, and stone fruit notes Alternative hops include Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Rakau. Common in US-Style...
If you are out of El Dorado hops, use this profile to pick a substitute with a similar flavour direction and brewing role.
El Dorado Flavour Profile
Pear, watermelon, stone fruit
Best Used In
American IPA, Pale Ale, Hazy IPA
El Dorado Hop Substitutes
El Dorado hop substitute FAQ
What can I substitute for El Dorado hops?
Start with Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Rakau, then compare the alpha acid and flavour profile against the role of El Dorado in your recipe.
What beer styles use El Dorado?
El Dorado is commonly listed for American IPA, Pale Ale, and Hazy IPA. Use the style fit as a guide when choosing between possible substitutes.
Do alpha acids matter when replacing El Dorado?
Yes. This profile lists El Dorado around 13.0-17.0% alpha acids. For bittering additions, adjust the hop weight if your substitute is much higher or lower.
Should late additions and dry hops be substituted differently?
Yes. Bittering swaps should prioritize alpha acid and timing, while late additions and dry hops should prioritize aroma, flavour, and the beer style you are brewing.
El Dorado Hop Characteristics
| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | Flavors of tropical fruit, pineapple, mango. Aromas of pear, watermelon, stone fruit and candy. |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 13%-17% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 7%-8% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 28%-33% |
| Country | US |
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| Yield Amount | 2650-2880 kg/hectare (2300-2500 lbs/acre) |
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| Storability | Retains 60%-75% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
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| Total Oil Composition | 2.50-3.3 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 55%-60% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 10%-15% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 6%-8% |
| Farnesene Oil | 0.1% |
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