ClustervsWild Wolf

Cluster and Wild Wolf 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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cluster

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Wild Wolf

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Earthy

Only in Cluster

FloralSweet

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbal

Property

PropertyClusterWild Wolf
Alpha acid5.5–9%8.25%
Beta acid4.5–6%5.88%
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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