Target
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.
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.
