Bramling CrossvsCluster
Bramling Cross and Cluster are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bramling Cross
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
2.3–3.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 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 Bramling Cross
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cluster
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bramling Cross
Black currantLoganberryVanillaLemonSpicy
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Property
| Property | Bramling Cross | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–3.2% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.2 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | 38–46% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–16% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |