El Dorado is US Grown in the Moxee Valley of Washington. The Moxee Valley is a sub-growing district of the Yakima Valley and has a slightly cooler climate and is located in the northern part of the Yakima Valley. Due to its cooler temperatures, outstanding aroma crops are grown there. El Dorado® was developed by CLS Farms, LLC in 2008 and released in 2010. CLS Farms in a multi-generational family hop farm.
It is a dual purpose hop variety with exceptional aroma qualities and high alpha acids.
Aroma & Flavor Characteristics: El Dorado® consistently elicits responses of fruity notes, specifically tropical fruit flavors. Other fruit notes offered have been pear, watermelon and stone fruit.
| Alpha Acid | 14 - 14.6% |
| Beta Acid | 7 - 8% |
| Co-humulone | 28 - 31% |
| Total Oil | 2.5 - 2.8 mL/100g |