ClustervsVista

Cluster and Vista 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

Vista

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cluster

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Vista

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralSweet

Only in Cluster

Earthy

Only in Vista

TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenCitrus

Property

PropertyClusterVista
Alpha acid5.5–9%8–12%
Beta acid4.5–6%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone33–43%29–31%
Total oil0.4–1 mL0.8–2.2 mL
Myrcene38–46%30–40%
Humulene15–20%18–22%
Caryophyllene8–10%10–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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