{"product_id":"el-dorado","title":"El Dorado","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandy-Shop Tropical Fruit • Juicy Watermelon Character • High-Alpha Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Dorado is a modern American hop from Washington's Yakima Valley, prized for an unapologetically fruity profile that brewers compare to watermelon candy, ripe pear, and tropical fruit punch. Few varieties deliver such immediately likable, dessert-sweet aromatics, which has made it a fixture in juicy pale ales and hazy IPAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a powerful alpha acid content of 15%, El Dorado is a true dual-purpose hop: a small early charge bitters an entire batch efficiently, freeing the rest of the pack for the late additions where its candy character lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuicy watermelon and melon candy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet tropical fruit punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe stone fruit — apricot and cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh pear and snow cone sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm, smooth high-alpha bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eModest late additions lend a fruity, approachable sweetness to pale ales; saturated whirlpool and dry hop rates produce the full candy-store effect that defines El Dorado-forward IPAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Dorado is a staple ingredient in many modern American styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazy \/ New England IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruited Wheat Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoppy Blonde Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also sweetens hop blends nicely, rounding out sharper varieties like Simcoe or Columbus with its fruit-candy top note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5 gallon batch, 0.25–0.5 oz at 60 minutes provides ample bitterness; save 1–2 oz for the whirlpool below 180°F and 1–2 oz for the dry hop. Light usage adds a fruity accent, while aggressive late hopping creates the saturated watermelon-tropical profile the variety is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair El Dorado with Citra or Mosaic for a layered juicy IPA, or let it ride solo in a pale ale — it has the depth to carry a single-hop beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Watermelon, tropical candy, stone fruit, pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Dual-purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: Whirlpool, dry hop, 60 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: Hazy IPA, IPA, pale ale, fruited wheat, double IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a juicy hazy, a crowd-pleasing pale ale, or a candy-forward double IPA, El Dorado provides the watermelon-tropical sweetness that turns hop character into pure fun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930665443526,"sku":null,"price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064918560966,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064918626502,"sku":null,"price":7.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064918659270,"sku":null,"price":15.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_62fe8c9e-1a87-40d1-a17f-09700606a7cd.png?v=1781146221","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/el-dorado","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}