Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
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 Minstrel
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Target
- 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
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Minstrel
HerbalBerryOrange
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Minstrel | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.7 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–25% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 1–4% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 7–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Willamette