Target Hops

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.
Target Hops

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

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.

Green hop cones hanging from stems with serrated leaves in soft focus background

Hop 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