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