Southern AromavsTarget
Southern Aroma (aroma) and Target (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Southern Aroma
Alpha acid
3.6–7.3%
Beta acid
5.4–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
South Africa
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 Southern Aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Southern Aroma
FloralHayHerbalStrawNobleBlack currant
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Southern Aroma | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.6–7.3% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–6% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 19–25% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–28% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–15% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Motueka
Willamette