AdeenavsTarget

Adeena (aroma) and Target (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Adeena

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.8–1.1 mL

United States

Target

Bittering

Alpha acid

8.5–13.5%

Beta acid

4.3–5.7%

Total oil

1–1.4 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Adeena

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Target

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Adeena

HerbalFloralLemonPine

Only in Target

CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper

Property

PropertyAdeenaTarget
Alpha acid3.5–5%8.5–13.5%
Beta acid3–4%4.3–5.7%
Co-humulone34–38%35–40%
Total oil0.8–1.1 mL1–1.4 mL
Myrcene27–30%45–55%
Humulene31–45%17–23%
Caryophyllene15–22%8–10%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaBittering

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