ClustervsYakima Cluster
Cluster (dual purpose) and Yakima Cluster (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Yakima Cluster
Alpha acid
4.4–9.8%
Beta acid
3–6.1%
Total oil
0.24–0.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cluster
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Yakima Cluster
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralEarthySweet
Only in Cluster
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Only in Yakima Cluster
Fruity
Property
| Property | Cluster | Yakima Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–9% | 4.4–9.8% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 33–43% | 39–42% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.24–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–46% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 17–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |