Flavour and Aroma

Target has excellent, intense aromas of sage, citrus and a spicy undertone in flavour.

Characteristics

Sage, citrus, spice.

Bittering Characteristics

Sharp and assertive.

Flavour Intensity

9

/10

About this Hop

Target is a robust hop with an excellent intense aroma, well regarded as an aroma hop for late hopping or dry hopping and used effectively as a bittering hop too.

Breeding

Released in 1972 by Wye College in the UK, Target is a cousin of Challenger and has developed to become a widely grown and established English Hop variety. It has a high tolerance to wilt and resistance to strains of powdery mildew but is susceptible to downy mildew.

Analysis

Alpha acid
8.5-13.5%
Beta acid
4-5.7%
Co-Humulone
37%
Total Oils
1.2-1.8%
Myrcene
45%
Humulene
17%
Farnesene
trace