Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 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 Santiam
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Santiam
FloralBlack currant
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Santiam | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.3–8.5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 18–24% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2.2 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 14–18% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
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