Akoya
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
Germany
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 Akoya
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyPepper
Only in Akoya
TeaGreen
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSage
Property
| Property | Akoya | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Aurora
Willamette