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El Dorado hops are 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. El Dorado hops are utilized for their high alpha bittering characteristics and are best known for a sweet, candy-like aroma. Strong bittering and aromatic fruity notes of cherry and mango. Other notes offered have been pear, watermelon and stone fruit. El Dorado hops compliment everything from IPAs to Pale Ales and Wheats.
Alpha Acid: 14 – 14.6%
Use: Dual Purpose
Substitutions: Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Rakau
