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So, by popular demand , this week we look at a traditional American variety, Cluster.
So what can you tell us about this hop? How do you use them - bittering, flavour, aroma? What styles have you used them for? What hop combinations are they good for? Are there any commercial beers available here using this hop? Any other tips for using this hop?
Tell us all you know so we can all make the best beer we can. :chug:
From here.
So what can you tell us about this hop? How do you use them - bittering, flavour, aroma? What styles have you used them for? What hop combinations are they good for? Are there any commercial beers available here using this hop? Any other tips for using this hop?
Tell us all you know so we can all make the best beer we can. :chug:
From here.
Cluster (United States)
Specifications
Pedigree: Not known but possibly a result of a cross between an English variety and an American male hop.
Aroma: Floral and spicy
Alpha Acids: 5.5 8.5% w/w
Beta Acids: 4.5 5.5 %w/w
Co-Humulone: 36 42% of alpha acids
Storageability: 80 85% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 20 C
Total Oil: 0.4 0.8 mls/100 grams
Myrcene: 45 55% of whole oil
Humulene: 15 18% of whole oil
Caryophyllene: 6 7% of whole oil
Farnesene: <1% of whole oil
General Trade Perception: An excellent general purpose hop with medium and well-balanced bittering potential and no undesirable aroma properties.
Possible Substitutions: Galena, possibly US Northern Brewer
Typical Beer Styles: Ale (Aroma), Lager (Bittering), Stout
Additional Information: For years the standard US cultivar, improved mass selection in the mid-sixties. Limited acreage grown today.