Elixir
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
4.5–6.6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
France
Relax
Alpha acid
0.3–4%
Beta acid
10–15%
Total oil
1–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Elixir
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Relax
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CognacLeather
Only in Elixir
RoseTobaccoCitrusTropicalTangerineOrangeFloralSandalwoodSpicy
Only in Relax
HoneydewMelonLycheeLavenderHibiscusLemongrass
Property
| Property | Elixir | Relax |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 0.3–4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.6% | 10–15% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | - |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 1–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–75% | 17–30% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 26–27% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |