Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 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 Orion
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Orion
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Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Orion | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5.75% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.1 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 41–56% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 16–26% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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