ArcadianvsElixir

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

Arcadian

Aroma

Alpha acid

9.8%

Beta acid

7.5%

Total oil

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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 Arcadian

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Elixir

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralOrangeTangerine

Only in Arcadian

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Only in Elixir

RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoCitrusTropicalSandalwoodSpicy

Property

PropertyArcadianElixir
Alpha acid9.8%4.6–7%
Beta acid7.5%4.5–6.6%
Co-humulone-25–30%
Total oil-1.8–2.2 mL
Myrcene-65–75%
Humulene-1–2%
Caryophyllene-26–27%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesFrance
PurposeAromaAroma