ClustervsSouthern Dawn
Cluster and Southern Dawn 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
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Cluster
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Dawn
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryCitrusFruityHerbalSpicy
Property
| Property | Cluster | Southern Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–9% | 11.2–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4.3–5.9% |
| Co-humulone | 33–43% | 31–33% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 38–46% | 22–45% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 17–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–10% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |