Dr. Rudi
Alpha acid
10–12%
Beta acid
7–8.5%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
New Zealand
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 Dr. Rudi
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Target
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Dr. Rudi
ResinPineLemongrass
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Dr. Rudi | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–12% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 7–8.5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 36–39% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.6 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 28–30% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 33–34% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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