Product Description
Target Hops
Target is a robust English hop variety developed at Wye College and released in 1972. Originally bred from Northern Brewer and Eastwell Goldings, Target offers a high alpha acid content, making it suitable for bittering, while its distinctive aroma profile of citrus, herbal, and spicy notes lends itself well to late additions. Its versatility has made it a staple in traditional English ales and lagers.
Target Hops Overview
- Flavors: Citrus, herbal, spicy (sage, pepper)
- Primary Usage: Dual-purpose (bittering and aroma)
- Best Beer Styles: English Ales, Bitters, Porters, Stouts, Lagers
- Similar Varieties: Challenger, Northern Brewer, Fuggle
Background
Developed in the UK, Target hops have been widely adopted for their high alpha acids and distinctive aroma. While primarily used for bittering, their complex flavor profile has found favor in late kettle additions and dry hopping, especially in English-style ales.
Target Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 8.0 – 14.0% |
| Beta Acids | 4.0 – 6.0% |
| Cohumulone | 30 – 40% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 1.0 – 2.0 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 40 – 50% |
| Humulene | 10 – 20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8 – 10% |
| Farnesene | <1% |
| Linalool | 0.5 – 1.0% |
| Geraniol | 0.2 – 0.5% |
| β-Pinene | 0.4 – 0.8% |
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Historical Data
Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | $4.29 | $4.29 | $4.29 | 1 |
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Description
Target Hops Target is a robust English hop variety developed at Wye College and released in 1972. Originally bred from Northern Brewer and Eastwell Goldings, Target offers a high alpha acid content, making it suitable for bittering, while its distinctive aroma profile of citrus, herbal, and spicy notes lends itself well to late additions. Its versatility has made it a staple in traditional English ales and lagers. Target Hops Overview Flavors: Citrus, herbal, spicy (sage, pepper) Primary Usage: Dual-purpose (bittering and aroma) Best Beer Styles: English Ales, Bitters, Porters, Stouts, Lagers Similar Varieties: Challenger, Northern Brewer, Fuggle Background Developed in the UK, Target hops have been widely adopted for their high alpha acids and distinctive aroma. While primarily used for bittering, their complex flavor profile has found favor in late kettle additions and dry hopping, especially in English-style ales. Target Hop Analysis Alpha Acids 8.0 – 14.0% Beta Acids 4.0 – 6.0% Cohumulone 30 – 40% of alpha acids Total Oil Content 1.0 – 2.0 mL/100g Myrcene 40 – 50% Humulene 10 – 20% Caryophyllene 8 – 10% Farnesene <1% Linalool 0.5 – 1.0% Geraniol 0.2 – 0.5% β-Pinene 0.4 – 0.8%
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