Wild WolfvsCluster

Wild Wolf and Cluster are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Cluster

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5.5–9%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

0.4–1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Wild Wolf

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Cluster

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Earthy

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbal

Only in Cluster

FloralSweet

Property

PropertyWild WolfCluster
Alpha acid8.25%5.5–9%
Beta acid5.88%4.5–6%
Co-humulone-33–43%
Total oil-0.4–1 mL
Myrcene-38–46%
Humulene-15–20%
Caryophyllene-8–10%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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