Description

Origin: England. Released by Wye College in the early 1970s, Target quickly became the most widely-grown variety in the UK. It is a cousin of Challenger and descendant of Northern Brewer and Goldings.

Usage: Bittering. Target’s high alpha delivers for sharply hoppy IPA, bitter, and pale ale, or for efficient bittering additions of darker and less-hoppy English or Belgian styles. It is also used by many UK brewers, alone or in a blend, as a singular late hop.

Aroma & Flavor Characteristics: Intense and pleasantly pungent with dried citrus and sagebrush overtones. Whirlpool or dry hop additions play up a spice character.

Alpha Acid Range: 9.5 – 12.5%
Beta Acid Range: 4.3 – 5.7%
Co-Humulone as % of alpha: 35 – 40
Total oils mL/100 gr.: 1.2 – 1.4