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Cluster

Dual Purpose Hop

Cluster is one of the oldest hop varieties associated with U.S. commercial production and is generally understood to combine European and North American heritage. Cluster is a dual-purpose hop, offering useful bittering potential along with meaningful flavor and aroma impact.

Alpha Acids5.5-8.5 %
Beta Acids4.5-5.5 %
Total Oil0.4-0.8 mL/100g
OriginUSA

Variety Details

The sensory character of Cluster is restrained but layered, with floral, citrus and sweet-fruit tones supported by earthy, blackcurrant-like and lightly spicy notes. Moderate alpha acids allow it to serve as an economical dual-purpose hop without dominating a recipe. It is well suited to historical American ales and lagers, porters, stouts and balanced contemporary beers seeking subtle heritage character.

Beers and Pellets were evaluated using our Sensory Plus™ Trained Panel. Beers were dry hopped in a standard 2-Row Pale Ale at 2lb/barrel for 72 hours.

Dominant Characteristics

  • Floral
  • Sweet Fruit
  • Citrus

Analytical Data

Alpha Acids (%)*5.5-8.5
Beta Acids (%)4.5-5.5
Cohumulone (% of Alpha Acids)37-43
Total Oil (ml/100g)0.4-0.8
Myrcene (% of Total Oil)45-55
Humulene (% of Total Oil)15-18
Caryophyllene (% of Total Oil)6-7
Farnesene (% of Total Oil)< 1
Linalool (% of Total Oil)—
Total Polyphenols (%)—

*Oil composition determined by Gas Chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.1.2)

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Style Recommendations

  • American Lager
  • Cream Ale
  • Pre-Prohibition Lager
  • Porter
  • Stout

Sensory Pairings

Available Formats

T90 Pellets

T-90 PELLETS

The standard for traditional dry hopping. T-90 pellets deliver consistent bitterness, flavor, and aroma while remaining easy to store, and brew with.

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