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Package of Cluster Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Cluster
A/A: 7.4%
United States
Dual Purpose
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Cluster Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59

Cluster Hops for Heritage American Brewing and Gentle Dual-Purpose Use

Cluster is one of the oldest major hop varieties associated with American brewing, offered here in T-90 pellets for brewers who want a hop with real historical weight and a milder, more traditional profile than many modern U.S. varieties. Its exact ancestry is uncertain, but Cluster has long been tied to early American hop cultivation and remains useful for brewers looking for fruity, herbal, woody character rather than aggressive modern citrus saturation. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Black Currants.

That historical role is a big part of the appeal. Cluster is not a novelty hop, and it is not built around high-impact tropical aroma. Instead, it offers a softer dual-purpose profile that can fit historical recipes, classic American styles, and beers that benefit from moderate bitterness and subtle hop expression rather than loud late-hop intensity.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Cluster is most often associated with fruity, herbal, and woody character, with supporting notes that can include hay, floral tones, tea-like earthiness, and light citrus. Its relatively restrained oil profile makes it a practical option when the recipe calls for hop character that supports the beer rather than dominating it.

In the brewhouse, Cluster works well as a dual-purpose hop for traditional lagers, porters, stouts, pale ales, and historical American beer styles. It can be used for both bittering and later flavor additions, especially in recipes where a classic, less-saturated hop profile is the goal. For brewers interested in older American hop character or pre-modern hop expression, Cluster remains one of the most relevant varieties available.

Why Brewers Choose Cluster

Brewers choose Cluster when they want a heritage U.S. hop with practical versatility and historical credibility. It is especially useful for classic American brewing, for recipes where modern tropical or resin-heavy hops would feel out of place, and for brewers who want to explore older hop expression without guessing. If the goal is restrained, traditional American hop character, Cluster still has real value.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: United States
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 6.0-9.0%
  • Beta acid: 4.0-6.0%
  • Total oils: 0.3-0.6 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: Lager, porter, stout, pale ale, and historical American beer styles

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and limit oxygen exposure to help preserve hop oils, aroma, and overall brewing performance.