Brewer's Gold (GR)vsTarget
Brewer's Gold (GR) and Target are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Brewer's Gold (GR)
Alpha acid
4.5–7.8%
Beta acid
2.9–3.7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 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 Brewer's Gold (GR)
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Brewer's Gold (GR)
Black currant
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Brewer's Gold (GR) | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–7.8% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.9–3.7% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 39–48% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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