Cluster (US) is thought to be one of the oldest and most robust hop crops in the US. With its balanced aroma and bittering profile and outstanding storage stability, it has long been a go to hop of large commercial breweries in the US.
Characteristics | Fruity aroma, citrus, blackcurrant |
Usage | Dual Purpose |
Alpha Acid | 12% - 14% |
Beta Acid | 3.5% - 4.5% |
Co-Humulone | 36% - 42% |
Total Oil | 1.5 - 2.0 mL/100g |
Myrcene | 38% - 55% |
Humulene | 15% - 20% |
Caryophyllene | 6%% - 10% |
Farnesene | 0.0% - 1.0% |
Substitutes | Eroica, Galena |
Style Guide | Barley Wine, Porter, English Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Honey Ale, Cream Ale, American Lager |