Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Multihead
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Cluster
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Multihead
CitrusTropicalPeach
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Property
| Property | Multihead | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4.5% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 45% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 38–46% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |