Description
Naming
El Dorado® is named after the famed City of Gold with the myth of untold riches and treasures.
Origin Story
In the case of the hop, El Dorado® is “The Tropical Hop,” containing the treasures of high alpha acids and serious tropical fruit and candy flavors.
Bred at CLS Farms and grown on a single acre test yard for several years, 2010 saw the limited release to the brewing public at the Great American Beer Festival. The feedback was great and thus started the hop legend of El Dorado.
We know CLS Farms personally and can attest to the quality of the hops and fruit they grow. They are top notch, thoughtful farmers.
Characteristics
Fruity and balanced in terms of aroma and bitterness. It provides tropical flavors such as pineapple or mango and there are also aromas of pear, melon and sweet candy flavors backed by some subtle herb, wood or mint.
El Dorado can be used in almost any style of beer.
Specs
- Alpha-Acids: 12 – 15%
- Beta-Acids: 7 – 8%
- Oil Content: 2.5 – 3.3 ml/100g
- Contributions: Tropical fruit, candies, herbs and wood
- Suitable for the following beer styles: IPAs, NEIPAs, Pale Ales, Amber and Red Ales, Wild Ales and Wheat beers.
- Alternatives: Ekuanot, Simcoe®
- Purpose of Use: Dual
- Country of Origin: U.S.A.
We have technical specifications for all our hops related to specific lots.
