Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
NZH-107
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.4–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Cluster
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick NZH-107
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Only in NZH-107
Passion fruitCitrusGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Cluster | NZH-107 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–9% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 33–43% | 27–31% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1.4–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–46% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 7–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 4–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |