ClustervsPacific Sunrise
Cluster (dual purpose) and Pacific Sunrise (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Pacific Sunrise
Alpha acid
12.5–14.5%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Cluster
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Pacific Sunrise
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Cluster
EarthySweet
Only in Pacific Sunrise
WoodyPineLemonOrangeMangoMelon
Property
| Property | Cluster | Pacific Sunrise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–9% | 12.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 33–43% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–46% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 20–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |