Bor
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Czech Republic
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 Bor
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Bor
Pine
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Bor | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–26% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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