ElixirvsAmarillo

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

Elixir

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.6–7%

Beta acid

4.5–6.6%

Total oil

1.8–2.2 mL

France

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Elixir

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Amarillo

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusTropicalOrangeFloralSpicy

Only in Elixir

RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoTangerineSandalwood

Only in Amarillo

LemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyElixirAmarillo
Alpha acid4.6–7%7–11%
Beta acid4.5–6.6%5.5–8%
Co-humulone25–30%21–24%
Total oil1.8–2.2 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene65–75%40–70%
Humulene1–2%19–24%
Caryophyllene26–27%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%6–9%
OriginFranceUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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