Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 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 Vista
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cluster
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SweetFloral
Only in Vista
TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenCitrus
Only in Cluster
Earthy
Property
| Property | Vista | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 29–31% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 38–46% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |