Flavour and Aroma
Target has excellent, intense aromas of sage, citrus and a spicy undertone in flavour.
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: 4.0-5.7%
Co-Humulone: 37%
Total Oils: 1.2-1.8%
Myrcene: 45%
Humulene: 17%
Farnesene: Trace