Nobility BlendvsCluster
Nobility Blend and Cluster are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
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 Nobility Blend
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cluster
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenSpicy
Only in Cluster
EarthySweet
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 38–46% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |