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