Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 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 Horizon
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Horizon
FloralFloral
Only in Target
MarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Horizon | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–12% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7.5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 16–19% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |