ElixirvsEkuanot

Elixir and Ekuanot 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

Ekuanot

Aroma

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

PropertyElixirEkuanot
Alpha acid4.6–7%13–15.5%
Beta acid4.5–6.6%4–5.5%
Co-humulone25–30%31–38%
Total oil1.8–2.2 mL2–4.5 mL
Myrcene65–75%30–45%
Humulene1–2%12–20%
Caryophyllene26–27%8–12%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginFranceUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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