ClustervsTropica

Cluster and Tropica are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Cluster

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5.5–9%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

0.4–1 mL

United States

Tropica

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.8%

Beta acid

3%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cluster

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Tropica

  • 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 Tropica

PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank

Property

PropertyClusterTropica
Alpha acid5.5–9%8.8%
Beta acid4.5–6%3%
Co-humulone33–43%-
Total oil0.4–1 mL-
Myrcene38–46%-
Humulene15–20%-
Caryophyllene8–10%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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