Hop: Target

Description

Target was bred in the 70s, released to the public in 1972 by Wye College. The hop has lineage of Northern Brewer and Eastwell Goldings. It is a cousin to Challenger, but more assertive. It has become a widely grown hop. Typically used to add aroma to English ale and lagers.

General Information

Alias Wye Target
Profile Citrus, herbal, spice (sage). Spice character can be amped up via whirlpool or dry hop.
Country United Kingdom
Substitutes Fuggle, Willamette
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 1200 - 1600 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 45 - 55% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles IPA, Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Bitter, Lager
Resistant Verticillium wilt, powdery mildew
Susceptible Downy mildew

Acids

Alpha Acid 8.5 - 13.5%
Beta Acid 4.5 - 5.7%
Cohumulone 29.0 - 37.0%

Oils

Total Oil 1.2 - 1.8 ml/100g
Myrcene 17.0 - 22.0%
Humulene 8.0 - 10.0%
Caryophyllene 0.0 - 1.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate High
Cones Small to medium size with compact cone
Maturity Late
Ease of Harvest Difficult

Target Aroma/Flavor Profile

Tags

Aroma And Bittering Bitter Brown Ale Challenger Citrus Eastwell Goldings Fuggle India Pale Ale Lager Northern Brewer Pale Ale Sage Spice United Kingdom Willamette
Last Updated
  • 2024-12-31 13:39:27 (Added: 2020-11-25 08:41:29)
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.
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