Altus
Alpha acid
15–18.5%
Beta acid
4–5.2%
Total oil
3–4.4 mL
United States
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Altus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
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 Altus
ResinSpicyTangerine
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Property
| Property | Altus | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–18.5% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.2% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–29% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | 3–4.4 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 38–46% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |