ClustervsMistral

Cluster and Mistral are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Cluster

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5.5–9%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

0.4–1 mL

United States

Mistral

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6.5–8.5%

Beta acid

3.1–3.8%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

France

Key differences

When to pick Cluster

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mistral

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Cluster

EarthySweet

Only in Mistral

CitrusMelonGrapesWinePearPassion fruitKumquatMango

Property

PropertyClusterMistral
Alpha acid5.5–9%6.5–8.5%
Beta acid4.5–6%3.1–3.8%
Co-humulone33–43%29–39%
Total oil0.4–1 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene38–46%59–65%
Humulene15–20%9–13%
Caryophyllene8–10%3–4%
Farnesene0–1%2–4%
OriginUnited StatesFrance
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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