Brewer's Gold (US)vsTarget
Brewer's Gold (US) 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 (US)
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
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 (US)
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Brewer's Gold (US)
Black currant
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Brewer's Gold (US) | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 40–48% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 12–18% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |