Cluster (AUS)

Though its official lineage is vague, Australian Cluster is a dual-use hop thought to be of Dutch, English and/or American ancestry. Australian Cluster, grown by HPA is strongly resinous but yields a balanced bitterness with a notable herbal character. Australian’s, particularly those in Queensland, might recognize Australian-grown Cluster as the aroma variety in XXXX Bitter.

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Also Known As	Australian Cluster
Characteristics	Strongly resinous, herbal character
Purpose	Bittering & Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition	5.5%-8.5%
Beta Acid Composition	4.5%-5.5%
Co-Humulone Composition	36%-42%
Country	Australia
Cone Size
Cone Density	Medium
Seasonal Maturity	Early to mid
Yield Amount	1900-2400 kg/hectare (1695-2141 lbs/acre)
Growth Rate	High
Resistant to
Susceptible to	Susceptible to downy mildew
Storability	Retains 80-85% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)
Ease of Harvest	Easy
Total Oil Composition	0.4-1 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition	45%-55%
Humulene Oil Composition	15%-18%
Caryophyllene Oil	6%-7%
Farnesene Oil	1%
Substitutes	Northern Brewer, Galena
Style Guide	Lager, Stout, Ale