Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 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 Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Elixir
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrange
Only in Amarillo
LemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Elixir
RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoTangerineSandalwood
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Elixir |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 4.6–7% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.5–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 65–75% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 26–27% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |