Mount RainiervsTarget
Mount Rainier (dual purpose) and Target (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 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 Mount Rainier
- 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
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleLicoriceFloral
Only in Target
MarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Mount Rainier | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9.4% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–9.2% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–34% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.2–3.9 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |