An excellent general-purpose hop. Cluster is one of the oldest hop varieties grown in the United States. Cluster has specific aroma descriptors that include floral, earthy and sweet fruit. Cluster is an excellent dual-purpose hop and is often used in the reproduction of historical beer styles.
Alpha Acids: 5.5 — 9%
Possible Substitutions: Galena
Typical Beer Styles: Ales (Aroma), Lagers (Bittering) and Stout; often used in reproductions of historical US beer styles
Information courtesy of Hop Variety Handbook, Hop Union LLC.
