Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Paradigm
Alpha acid
8–11.7%
Beta acid
3.9–6.3%
Total oil
1.2–2.17 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cluster
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Paradigm
- 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 Paradigm
HerbalStone fruitTropicalSpicyMelonCandyDankPapayaMintPearChamomile
Property
| Property | Cluster | Paradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–9% | 8–11.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3.9–6.3% |
| Co-humulone | 33–43% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1.2–2.17 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–46% | 39–40% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Galaxy