Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cluster
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Lotus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Only in Lotus
OrangeVanillaBerryTropicalCream
Property
| Property | Cluster | Lotus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–9% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 33–43% | 33–39% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–46% | 25–35% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 35–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |