Cluster L8 Hop Description
Cluster is the oldest hop 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 accounted for most of the country’s hop acreage. It is an excellent general purpose hop with well-balanced bittering potential and aroma properties. The storage stability of its alpha acids is among the best in the world
Country of Origin: US
Alpha Acids 5.5-8.5%
Beta: 4.5-5.5%
Yield #’s / acre 1,700 – 2,100
Purpose: Dual
Co-Humulone 36-42%
Seasonal Maturity: Late
Growth Rate: Very High
Cone Size: Medium
Cone Density: Compact
Sidearm Length: 24-36’
Resistant to:
Susceptible to: Downy and Powdery Mildew
Style Guide: Baley Wine, Porter, English Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Honey Ale, American Lager
Aroma: Citrus, Spicy, Floral
Substitutes: Galena, Chinook, Eroica, Nugget
If you’d like more information on our other hop varieties, we have available as hops starter plants select the variety you’re interested in below.
AlphAroma, Bramling, Cascade, Cashmere, Centennial, Chinook, Cluster L8, Columbia, Comet, Crystal, Eroica, Fuggle H, Galena, Glacier, Hallertau m.f, Horizon, Liberty, Magnum, Mt Hood, Mt Rainier, NewPort, Northern Brewer, Nugget, Olympic, Oregon Cluster, Perle, Pocket Talisman, Saaz 72, Sorachi Ace, Sterling, Styrian Golding, Tahoma, Teamaker, Tettnanger, Triple Pearl, UK Serebrianka, Ultra, VanGuard, Willamette, Yakima Gold, Zatecki Cerveni, Zeus
