Bouclier
Alpha acid
3.8–8.5%
Beta acid
2.4–3.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.6 mL
France
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 Bouclier
- 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
SpicyCitrus
Only in Bouclier
HerbalGrassy
Only in Target
MarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Bouclier | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–8.5% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.4–3.3% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 42–47% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.6 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 33–35% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Willamette