Description
Cluster's pedigree is not known but it is possibly the result of a cross between an English variety and an American male hop. Cluster is one of the oldest hop varieties grown in the United States.
Cluster is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.
Cluster has specific aroma descriptors that include floral, earthy and sweet fruit. Cluster is an excellent dual-purpose hop and is often used in the reproduction of historical beer styles.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Nugget
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid9.5–16%
Beta acid3–5.8%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL
HerbalCitrusGingerPineapple+5
Chinook
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11.5–15%
Beta acid3–4%
Total oil1–2.7 mL
PineResinGrapefruitSpicy+2
Eroica
IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid7.3–14.9%
Beta acid3–5.3%
Total oil0.8–1.3 mL
Galena
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid12–15.5%
Beta acid7.2–8.7%
Total oil0.9–2.1 mL
FruityPearPineappleBlack currant+5
Sonnet
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.6–7.4%
Beta acid2–3.7%
Total oil0.2–1 mL
HoneysuckleCitrusSweetLemon+5
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid5.4–7.7%
Beta acid2–3.5%
Total oil0.8–1.2 mL
EarthyFloralSweetHerbal
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