Origin: US Grown. 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.
Usage: 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.
Hop Size 1 oz
Alpha Acid Range % 14.0 – 14.6
Beta Acid Range % 7.0 – 8.0
Co-Humulone as % of Alpha 28 – 31
Total Oil mL/100 g 2.5 – 2.8
