Yakima Chief El Dorado T90 Hop Pellets

El Dorado® hop pellets are a bold, fruit-forward American aroma hop with a playful and immediately recognisable character. Developed and grown by Yakima Chief Hops in the Yakima Valley, El Dorado® has built a strong reputation among brewers for its intensely sweet, candy-like tropical fruit profile that jumps out of the glass from the first sniff.

What makes El Dorado® so distinctive is its exuberant combination of watermelon, pear, and stone fruit, layered with tropical notes of mango and pineapple and a candy sweetness that sets it apart from more resinous or citrus-driven American varieties. Its high essential oil content makes it particularly effective in whirlpool and dry hop applications, where its vibrant fruit character is preserved at its best. El Dorado® is equally capable in late boil additions, where it contributes both aroma and a smooth, clean bitterness.

With a high alpha acid content, El Dorado® also performs well as a dual-purpose hop — delivering serious bittering power without sacrificing the fruit-forward personality it’s known for.
Hop pellets
Processed hop cones compressed into pellets for improved storage, stability, and ease of use in brewing.
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Flavor & Aroma
• Tropical fruit (mango, pineapple)
• Watermelon and stone fruit (pear, peach)
• Candy sweetness
• Subtle citrus and herbal notes
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Usage
IPA: Hazy/NEIPA, American IPA, Double IPA
Pale Ale: American Pale Ale
Specialty: Fruited beers, sours, experimental ales
Best suited for whirlpool and dry hopping, but also effective as a bittering addition. Pairs exceptionally well with Citra, Mosaic, and Sabro.
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Quick facts
Origin: USA (Yakima Valley)
Type: Aroma / dual-purpose hop
Alpha acids: typically 14–17%
Form: T90 Pellets
Brand: Yakima Chief Hops
Use: Whirlpool, dry hop, bittering, late additions

Content: 50g