Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cluster
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Property
| Property | Admiral | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 38–46% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |