TNT BlendvsTarget

TNT Blend (aroma) and Target (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

TNT Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

11.5–13%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.3–1.5 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 TNT Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

When to pick Target

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in TNT Blend

FruityGreen

Only in Target

MarmaladeSageSpicyPepper

Property

PropertyTNT BlendTarget
Alpha acid11.5–13%8.5–13.5%
Beta acid-4.3–5.7%
Co-humulone-35–40%
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL1–1.4 mL
Myrcene-45–55%
Humulene-17–23%
Caryophyllene-8–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaBittering

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