Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Ahtanum
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Target
MarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Only in Ahtanum
GrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Target | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–13.5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.7% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |