United StatesCluster substitutes
Proven alternatives to Cluster and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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Chinook
USADual purpose8230IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11.5–15%
Beta acid3–4%
Total oil1–2.7 mL
PineResinGrapefruitSpicy+2
Eroica
USABittering1982IPAImperial StoutBarleywine
Alpha acid7.3–14.9%
Beta acid3–5.3%
Total oil0.8–1.3 mL
Galena
USAAroma1978Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid12–15.5%
Beta acid7.2–8.7%
Total oil0.9–2.1 mL
FruityPearPineappleBlack currant+5
Nugget
USADual purpose1983IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid9.5–16%
Beta acid3–5.8%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL
HerbalCitrusGingerPineapple+5
Similar aroma profiles
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United KingdomHow to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.