Hop Variety – Target

posted May 7th, 2014 by Stan Hieronymus

Pedigree: Second generation selection from Northern Brewer and a male Eastwell Golding seedling
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: An intense English hop aroma with distinct spicy, floral, sage, and citrus characteristics
Alpha Acids: 8.5 – 13.5%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.7%
Co-Humulone: 37% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.2 – 1.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 45% of total oil
Humulene: 17% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 10% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: An excellent bittering hop that tends to be too harsh for aroma purposes late in the boil
Possible Substitutions: Fuggle, Willamette
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Lager
Additional Information: A result of the Wye College breeding program released in 1972