Cluster Hop Pellets 2025 – US Floral & Fruity Aroma Hops

2025 US Cluster Hop Profile

• United States—one of America’s oldest, “heirloom” hop varieties, used since the late 1800s.

• Dual-purpose, but historically used as a bittering hop

• 5.5–8.5%

• 4–5%

• Floral: Bright wildflowers
• Fruit: Ripe lemon, light orange, a hint of peach
• Spicy: Mild black pepper, clean classic hop spice
• Herbal: Fresh grass
• Earthy: Balanced, light, never muddy
• Other: Occasionally described as “old world” or “grape candy,” especially in heavy doses

• Noted for clean, neutral bitterness and classic “old-school” American hop bouquet
• Ideal for base bittering in a wide array of beer styles, especially pre-prohibition lagers and cream ales
• Elegant as a late addition in historic/revivalist recipes

• Cream Ale, Classic Lager (American, Steam)
• Blonde Ale, Wheat, Amber Lager
• Porter, historical beer styles

• Galena (milder, with similar citrus/floral)
• Liberty (a bit softer, more floral)
• US Brewer’s Gold (more spice, less fruit)