Elixir
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
4.5–6.6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
France
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Elixir
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropicalOrange
Only in Elixir
RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoTangerineFloralSandalwoodSpicy
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava
Property
| Property | Elixir | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.6% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–75% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–27% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |