BRU-1
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–2 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 BRU-1
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Target
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in BRU-1
PineappleGreenFruity
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | BRU-1 | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 7–8% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |