SatusvsTarget

Satus and Target are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Satus

Bittering

Alpha acid

12–14.5%

Beta acid

8.5–9%

Total oil

1.5–2.8 mL

United States

Target

Bittering

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 Satus

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Target

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Satus

Clean

Only in Target

MarmaladeSageSpicyPepper

Property

PropertySatusTarget
Alpha acid12–14.5%8.5–13.5%
Beta acid8.5–9%4.3–5.7%
Co-humulone32–35%35–40%
Total oil1.5–2.8 mL1–1.4 mL
Myrcene40–45%45–55%
Humulene15–20%17–23%
Caryophyllene7–10%8–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeBitteringBittering

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