Altus
Alpha acid
15–18.5%
Beta acid
4–5.2%
Total oil
3–4.4 mL
United States
Elixir
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
| Property | Altus | Elixir |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–18.5% | 4.6–7% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.2% | 4.5–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–29% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 3–4.4 mL | 1.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 65–75% |
| Humulene | - | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 26–27% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |