HBC 586
Alpha acid
18–22%
Beta acid
11–14%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 HBC 586
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Target
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in HBC 586
MangoLycheeHerbalGuava
Only in Target
MarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | HBC 586 | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 18–22% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 11–14% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 8–12% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |