HeraldvsTarget

Herald (dual purpose) and Target (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Herald

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–13%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.9 mL

United Kingdom

Target

Bittering

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 Herald

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Target

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Herald

OrangeGrapefruitClean

Only in Target

MarmaladeSageSpicyPepper

Property

PropertyHeraldTarget
Alpha acid9–13%8.5–13.5%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%4.3–5.7%
Co-humulone35–37%35–40%
Total oil1–1.9 mL1–1.4 mL
Myrcene39–41%45–55%
Humulene14–16%17–23%
Caryophyllene6–8%8–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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