Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Target
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 Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Target
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineResinHerbal
Only in Target
MarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Admiral | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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