AltusvsElixir

Altus and Elixir are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Altus

Aroma

Alpha acid

15–18.5%

Beta acid

4–5.2%

Total oil

3–4.4 mL

United States

Elixir

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.6–7%

Beta acid

4.5–6.6%

Total oil

1.8–2.2 mL

France

Key differences

When to pick Altus

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Elixir

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyTangerine

Only in Altus

Resin

Only in Elixir

RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoCitrusTropicalOrangeFloralSandalwood

Property

PropertyAltusElixir
Alpha acid15–18.5%4.6–7%
Beta acid4–5.2%4.5–6.6%
Co-humulone26–29%25–30%
Total oil3–4.4 mL1.8–2.2 mL
Myrcene-65–75%
Humulene-1–2%
Caryophyllene-26–27%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesFrance
PurposeAromaAroma

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