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Target

Pine and resin-forward, with floral and citrus.

Origin🇬🇧United Kingdom

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Pine and resin4
  • Floral3
  • Citrus2
  • Spice2
  • Herbal2
Alpha acid
8.0–13.5%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
4.0–5.7%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.3 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
38%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.5 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Target

Common questions

What can I substitute for Target?
Aurora, Pioneer, and Dr. Rudi — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Target taste like?
Pine and resin-forward, with floral and citrus.
What is Target's alpha acid?
8.0–13.5%
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