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Target

Target

England
Bittering

Description

A high-alpha English hop bred at Wye College and released in 1992. Target is primarily used for bittering, providing a clean, assertive bitterness with herbal and spicy notes. It is a workhorse in British brewing, widely used in bitters, pale ales, and stouts.

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid Range

9.5% – 13%

Beta Acid Range

4.5% – 6.5%