Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 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 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
| Property | Ekuanot | Elixir |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15.5% | 4.6–7% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.5–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 31–38% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 2–4.5 mL | 1.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 65–75% |
| Humulene | 12–20% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 26–27% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |