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Audacia™ was developed by Indie Hops Flavor Project and released in 2023. AudaciaTM has lineage from Hersbrucker Pure female and a male, 1218-2M, which is related to Strata™, Indie Hops Flavor Project first hop release. Considered by the developer to be a bold "noble" hop.
Hallertauer Taurus was bred in Hüll, Germany and released in 1995 at the Hop Research Center. This is a high alpha acid variety with a clean and crisp bitterness.
Target is a legendary high-alpha variety that has served as a cornerstone of British brewing since its public release in 1972. Developed at the world-renowned Wye College in the early 70s, it was a breakthrough for the UK industry: the first variety to marry massive bittering power with the agricultural "grit" needed to thrive in Kent’s unpredictable climate. As a direct descendant of Northern Brewer and Eastwell Goldings, Target bridges the gap between Victorian-era tradition and modern efficiency. While it is a cousin to the more subtle Challenger, Target was bred for impact. It transformed the UK hop industry by allowing brewers to achieve bold bitterness with far less plant material. Though once viewed as a utilitarian workhorse, it has been rediscovered by the craft movement as a premier aromatic hop for those who want a quintessentially English soul with a modern, assertive edge.
Tolhurst is a fascinating heritage variety that offers a direct window into the hop gardens of 1880s Kent. Discovered by James Tolhurst in Horsmonden, England, it was initially a commercial powerhouse. In an era where disease could wipe out entire harvests, Tolhurst was a "survivor," praised for its vigorous growth and resilience compared to the more delicate varieties of the late 19th century. While it eventually fell out of favor due to poor storage stability and lower yields compared to modern hybrids, Tolhurst remains a cornerstone of brewing history. It is a direct selection from the Fuggle lineage, serving as a more rustic and robust alternative to its famous parent. For the historical brewer, it provides a rare opportunity to recreate an authentic 19th-century Ale with a hop that truly defines the "utility" character of the Victorian period.