Nobility BlendvsTarget
Nobility Blend (dual purpose) and Target (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
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 Nobility Blend
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenFloral
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |