SticklebractvsTarget
Sticklebract (dual purpose) and Target (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 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 Sticklebract
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Target
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Sticklebract
Pine
Only in Target
MarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Sticklebract | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 35–45% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.75–1.8 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 14–64% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 7–26% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–13% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Hersbrucker
Simcoe
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