ClustervsWhitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Cluster and Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) 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
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Alpha acid
5.4–7.7%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Cluster
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralEarthySweet
Only in Cluster
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Only in Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Herbal
Property
| Property | Cluster | Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–9% | 5.4–7.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 2–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–43% | 35–43% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–46% | 19–27% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 35–42% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |