ZeniavsTarget

Zenia (dual purpose) and Target (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Zenia

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

4.4–5.1%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 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 Zenia

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Target

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusMarmalade

Only in Zenia

DankResinOrangeOnionFruityPineGarlic

Only in Target

SageSpicyPepper

Property

PropertyZeniaTarget
Alpha acid11–14%8.5–13.5%
Beta acid4.4–5.1%4.3–5.7%
Co-humulone-35–40%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL1–1.4 mL
Myrcene-45–55%
Humulene-17–23%
Caryophyllene-8–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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