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Cluster
CLU

United States

Cluster is the oldest variety grown in the U.S. Until the late 1970's, Cluster was one of only a few varieties growing in the U.S. and was planted to most of the hop acreage. The choice of name may be connected with the way in which the fruits are arranged in clusters. The origin of the rootstock, however, is unknown.

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Typical Aroma Profile

 

Cluster offers sweet fruits, such as honeydewmelon, banana and apricot combined with red berries and spicy notes. Delicate nuances of cream caramel enhance the spectrum. In addition some floral character come strongly to the fore, coupled with notes of citrus and tea.

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CULTIVATION AREA
United States
ALPHA-ACIDS*
6 - 10.2 %
BETA-ACIDS
4 - 6.6 %
TOTAL OIL
up to 1 ml/100g
MYRCENE
19.9 - 46 %
CARYOPHYLLENE (% OF TOTAL OIL)
5.4 - 10.1 %
FARNESEN (% OF TOTAL OIL)
up to 1 %
LINALOOL
0.1 - 0.9 %
GERANIOL (% OF TOTAL OIL)
0.4 - 1.1 %
HUMULENE
8.9 - 20 %

*Alpha acids are determined by conductometric titration (EBC 7.4) in Europe, by spectrophotometry (ASBC Hops-6) in the USA. Oil composition is determined by gas chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.12).

All values represent the medium range of the last 4 years. Be aware that specifically the alpha and oil values can vary in a broad range depending on the relevant crop year.

Ancestry

Unknown-- but possibly a cross between English variety and US male hop

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