YC Hop Varieties

CLUSTER

Origin/History
Cluster originated from mass selection of the Cluster hop, which is
an old American cultivar. It is suggested that they arose from hybridization of varieties, imported by Dutch and English settlers and indigenous male hops.

Agronomics
Susceptible to both downy, Peronospera, and powdery, Sphaerotheca, mildew. It has good pickability with some shatter
due to the large, open cone morphology.

Maturity:	Medium
Yield:	2200-2400 kgs. per ha.
	1900-2100 lbs. per acre

Brewing Quality
Used as a kettle hop for bittering.

Alpha acids:	5.5-8.5%
Beta acids:	4.5-5.5%
Alpha:Beta Ratio:	1.2

Cohumulone (% of alpha acids):	36-42%


Total Oil (Mls. per 100 grams):	0.4-0.8
Caryophyllene (as % of total oils):	6-7%
Farnesene (as % of total oils):	0%
Humulene (as % of total oils):	18-18%
Myrcene (as % of total oils):	45-55%

Storability is very good.