Description
Target 5 kg hop pellets – English hop with spice and sage
Target is an English hop variety from Wye College, released in 1976. It is used both as a bittering and an aroma hop and gives flavour and aroma of spice, sage and a hint of citrus. BarthHaas also describes woody notes of tobacco leaves and cognac, light vanilla and elderflower, and points to interesting potential for dry hopping. This 5 kg pack of pellets is intended for breweries and others brewing larger volumes.
Please note: This product is only available in Norway.
Characteristics
- Origin: England, Wye College (released 1976)
- Use: both bittering and aroma
- Aroma: spice, sage, citrus, tobacco, elderflower and light vanilla
- Beer styles: English beers such as bitter, porter and stout, and lager
- Alternative hops: Fuggle, Willamette
How to use Target
Early in the boil, Target gives a firm bitterness. Late additions and dry hopping bring out spice, sage and citrus. English hops such as Target are typically used in bitter, porter and stout.
Technical data
- Variety: Target
- Alpha acid for the lot: stated in the product title
- Typical alpha acid for the variety: 8.5–13.5% (BarthHaas)
- Total oil: 1.2–1.8 ml/100 g
- Myrcene: 40–50% of total oil
- Form: pellets
- Pack size: 5 kg
Frequently asked questions about Target
Is Target a bittering or an aroma hop?
Both. Target gives a firm bitterness early in the boil and a spicy aroma with sage and citrus from late additions and dry hopping.
Which beer styles suit Target?
Target suits English beers such as bitter, porter and stout, and is also used in lager.
How high is the alpha acid in Target?
BarthHaas gives a typical range of 8.5–13.5% for the variety. Alpha acid varies from year to year, and the figure for the lot you receive is stated in the product title. Use that figure when calculating bitterness.
How should I store the hops?
Store the hops cold, dark and airtight, preferably in a freezer. Seal opened packs tightly, ideally by vacuum sealing, to preserve the aroma.
Is Target available in a smaller pack?
Yes, Target is also sold in a 100 g pack for homebrewers.
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