Pacific GemvsTarget
Pacific Gem and Target are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
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 Pacific Gem
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Target
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pacific Gem
Black currantBerryBlackberryFloralOakPine
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Pacific Gem | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.6 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–12% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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