Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
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 Aurora
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Aurora
FloralLemongrassNoble
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Aurora | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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