General Description

An English dual purpose hop variety, Target has an interesting lineage including Northern Brewer and Eastwell Golding, Target features high Alpha Acids featuring a sharp and assertive bitterness and an aroma profile of Sage, citrus and spice. This is an excellent addition to hop forward beers.

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 8.5 – 13.5%

Beta Acids: 4 – 5.7% 

Primary usage: Dual Purpose (Aromatic and Bittering)

Aromatic character: Sage, citrus, spice.

Complimentary beer styles

This hop strain is best used in beer styles such as:

Bitter

Pale Ale

Kentish Bitter

IPA (India Pale Ale)

Brown Ale

American Lager

Due to its strong, sharp bitterness and pleasant aromas

Substitutes

Fuggle

Willamette

Keep in mind that alpha acid differences in substitutes may need to be accounted for when weighing out your quantities.

Storage

Colder is better when storing hops as the rate of loss halves for every 15°C lowered in temperature. Optimal storage conditions for hops are between -21°C - 0°C in a sealed, airtight environment.

Shelf life

If stored in ideal conditions your hops will only experience a rate of deterioration of about 10% for every 6 months stored. An unopened packet of hop pellets can effectively last up to 4 years in ideal conditions, though keep in mind that the rate of deterioration increases at higher temperatures and unsealed environments.