{"product_id":"el-dorado-hops-pellets-100g","title":"El Dorado Hops Pellets 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEl?Dorado T90 Hop Pellets – USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEl?Dorado hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e are a dual?purpose American variety known for both robust bittering and intense aromatic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially released around 2010, this hop combines high alpha acidity with a fruit?forward aroma profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl?Dorado performs well as early kettle bitterness and shines in late additions, whirlpool and dry hop roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewers favour it in hoppy ales where you want vivid tropical fruit, candy?sweet notes and smooth bitterness rather than harsh edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEl?Dorado Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 13–17%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 7–8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pineapple, watermelon, pear, stone fruit, tropical candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bittering \u0026amp; Aroma\/Dry Hop (dual?purpose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEl?Dorado Hop Flavour \u0026amp; Usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used early in the boil, El?Dorado contributes firm bitterness without sharp sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever most brewers focus on its aroma impact—late additions or dry hops release vivid tropical notes like pineapple, melon, and candy?sweet stone fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s especially effective in whirlpool or dry?hop doses where its high oil content gives strong aroma without excessive vegetal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with caution in kettle hops if trying to preserve aroma rather than boil it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for El?Dorado Hop Pellets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat choice for beer styles where aroma and flavour are central:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPA (American \/ West Coast \/ NEIPA):\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold tropical fruit hop front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds liveliness and fruit complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlonde Ale \/ Cream Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use lighter malt base and let El?Dorado shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLager \/ California Common:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surprising but effective when you want fruit?forward hop in a clean lager body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Beer \/ Wheat Beer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with light malt base and lots of late hop aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubstitutes for El?Dorado Hop Pellets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can’t source El?Dorado, try the following alternatives that approximate its aromatic profile:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHüll?Melon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers similar melon and tropical fruit notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEkuanot®:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong tropical\/candy character, high oil content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGalena:\u003c\/strong\u003e More bitterness?focused with less aroma, useful if you want a similar structure but less fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor maximum aroma impact, add El?Dorado at 5?10 minutes before flame?out or use as a dry hop at ~3?5?g\/L in IPA or NEIPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn pale beers, try 50?70% of hop bill in El?Dorado to emphasise its pineapple\/stones fruit signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance with a moderate bitterness hop if baking up body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used for bitterness, monitor your IBUs carefully—its high alpha means small doses pack punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with clean malt base so the hop character remains the star.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626853003607,"sku":"769","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5969.jpg?v=1769258257","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/el-dorado-hops-pellets-100g","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}