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2010 Cluster 7.0% alpha
; "2010 Cluster 7.0% alpha")
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Price: $11.79
Product ID : clus_lb_10
Weight: 1.00 lbs
Overview
Cluster is the oldest variety grown in the U.S. The rootstock origin in uncertain. Until the late 70's, Cluster was one of only a few varieties growing in the U.S. and was planted to most of the hop acerage. Alpha acids content is medium, aroma is strong and storage stability of alpha acids is among the best in the world. The variety grows with good vigor and cone production.
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Description
Pedigree Unknown, but possibly a result of a cross between
an English variety and an US male hop.
Maturity Early to late
Yield 1900 - 2400 kg. /ha. or 1700 - 2140 lb. /ac.
Growth Habit Vigorous but manageable
Disease/Pest Susceptibility Very susceptible to downy mildew. Not seriously
affected by Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus.
Pickability/Drying/Baling Good
Cone-Structure Medium and compact
Aroma Floral and spicy
Alpha Acids 5.5 - 8.5% w/w
Beta Acids 4.5 - 5.5 %w/w
Co-Humulone 37 - 43% of alpha acids
Storageability 80 - 85% alpha acids remaining after 6 months
storage at 20º 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 Excellent general purpose hop with well-balanced aroma and bitter.
Possible Substitutions Galena
Typical Beer Styles Ale (Aroma), Lager (Bittering), Stout