Aroma Profile: Earthy, Herbal, Orange, Spicy, Woody
Bred at Wye College and released in 1972, Target is a second generation selection from Northern Brewer and a male Eastwell Golding; it is a cousin to Challenger. As a dual purpose variety, Target provides strong bittering characteristics and is unusually effective in dry hop applications compared to other English varieties.
| Alpha: | 8.5 - 13.5% |
| Beta: | 4 - 5.7% |
| Cohumulone: | 35 - 40% |
| Oil: | 1.2 - 1.8 mL/100g |