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| General Hop Characteristics
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| Chemical Composition
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| Alpha Acids:
| 8-13 %
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| Beta Acids:
| 4.3-5.7 %
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| Cohumulone:
| 35-40 %
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| Myrcene:
| 45-55 %
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| Humulene:
| 17-22 %
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| Caryophyllene:
| 9-10 %
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| Farnesene:
| less than 1 %
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| Total Oil:
| 1.2-1.4 %
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| Storage
(%AA/6 M/20 C):
| 45-55
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| Growing Characteristics
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| Yield:
| high
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| Harvest:
| late
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
An early British high-alpha hop, at one point Target accounted for 40% of all U.K. hop production. Admiral, recently released as a proposed replacement, is considered to have a less harsh, more pleasing bitterness.
