Super GalenavsCluster
Super Galena (bittering) and Cluster (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Super Galena
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 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 Super Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cluster
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Super Galena
GrassySpicyPearPineappleGrapefruitGooseberryHoneyJuniper
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Property
| Property | Super Galena | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 38–46% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |