Opal
Alpha acid
5–14%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
Germany
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 Opal
- 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
CitrusSpicy
Only in Opal
Black currantFloralHerbalAnise
Only in Target
MarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Opal | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–14% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 13–34% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 30–50% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–15% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Styrian Golding
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