Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
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 Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Target
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Enigma | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–19.4% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.1% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 37–43% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1.8–3 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–30% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 12–19% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 9–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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