Elixir
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
4.5–6.6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
France
Amarillo
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
| Property | Elixir | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.6% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–75% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–27% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |