Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Target
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Zenia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusMarmalade
Only in Target
SageSpicyPepper
Only in Zenia
DankResinOrangeOnionFruityPineGarlic
Property
| Property | Target | Zenia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–13.5% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.7% | 4.4–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | - |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | - |
| Humulene | 17–23% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |