EkuanotvsElixir

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

Ekuanot

Aroma

Alpha acid

13–15.5%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

2–4.5 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 Ekuanot

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Elixir

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

OrangeTropicalCitrus

Only in Ekuanot

LemonLimeBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava

Only in Elixir

RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoTangerineFloralSandalwoodSpicy

Property

PropertyEkuanotElixir
Alpha acid13–15.5%4.6–7%
Beta acid4–5.5%4.5–6.6%
Co-humulone31–38%25–30%
Total oil2–4.5 mL1.8–2.2 mL
Myrcene30–45%65–75%
Humulene12–20%1–2%
Caryophyllene8–12%26–27%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesFrance
PurposeAromaAroma

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