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Hop

Cluster

Spec sheet The maker publishes these figures for this exact product.

Origin
United States
Purpose
dual
Alpha acid
5.5–8.5 %
Beta acid
4.5–5.5 %
Cohumulone
36–42 % of alpha
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL/100 g

Oil breakdown

Myrcene
50 % of oil
Humulene
16 % of oil
Caryophyllene
7 % of oil
Farnesene
1 % of oil

Description

The old American landrace that bittered nearly every US beer before the craft era: floral and faintly blackcurrant, with a plain, sturdy bitterness. Worth keeping around for pre-Prohibition lagers, cream ales and historical recipes.

Source

barthhaas.com

Substitutes

Styles it suits