ClustervsNobility Blend
Cluster and Nobility Blend 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
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cluster
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Cluster
EarthySweet
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenSpicy
Property
| Property | Cluster | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–9% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 33–43% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 38–46% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |