Buzz BulletsvsTarget
Buzz Bullets (dual purpose) and Target (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Buzz Bullets
Alpha acid
8–10%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
-
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 Buzz Bullets
- 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
Citrus
Only in Buzz Bullets
Floral
Only in Target
MarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Buzz Bullets | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 35–40% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |