Kohatu
Alpha acid
6–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–2 mL
New Zealand
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Kohatu
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Cluster
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Kohatu
Tropical
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Property
| Property | Kohatu | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–7% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 38–46% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–16% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |