Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Zenith
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Zenith
Floral
Only in Target
MarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Zenith | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 51–53% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 18–20% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |