Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 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 Olympic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Target
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Olympic
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Only in Target
MarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Olympic | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.6–13.8% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–6.1% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.86–2.55 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |