Cluster

Cluster is a hop variety originating from the #United States and is grown in the #United States and #Australia today. It's usually considered an aroma hop variety. Cluster hops are also known as Gargoyle®, Ivanhoe®.

The Cluster hop plant produces cones of medium size with compact density. Typical yield is approx. 1900 - 2300 kgs per ha or 1700 - 2100 lbs per acre.

The flavour and aroma profile of Cluster hops is often described as #Citrus , #Floral and #Spicy.

IHGC references Cluster hops as CLU or CL and classifies it as a aroma hop variety.

Possible subsititutes for Cluster include #Eroica , #Galena and #Northern Brewer .

Typical beers brewed with Cluster hops include #Lager , #Pale Ale , #Red Ale , #Porter and #Ale style beers.