Cluster Fugget BlendvsLawton
Cluster Fugget Blend (dual purpose) and Lawton (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Cluster Fugget Blend
Alpha acid
8–8.2%
Beta acid
4–4.2%
Total oil
0.9–1 mL
United States
Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cluster Fugget Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Lawton
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyWoody
Only in Cluster Fugget Blend
GrassySpicy
Only in Lawton
PungentDank
Property
| Property | Cluster Fugget Blend | Lawton |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–8.2% | 3.5–4% |
| Beta acid | 4–4.2% | 3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 30–37% | - |
| Total oil | 0.9–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 26–27% | - |
| Humulene | 27–28% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 11–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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