Triumph
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 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 Triumph
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cluster
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Triumph
SpicyPineOrangePeachLimeFruityCitrus
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Property
| Property | Triumph | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.8 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 38–46% |
| Humulene | 28–34% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |