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Yakima Cluster

BitteringMedium AlphaUS
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About

First grown in the late 1950's, Yakima Cluster is the daughter of Late Cluster and the granddaughter of Pacific Coast Cluster. It doesn't appear to be suited to either Idaho or Oregon growing regions in the US but seems to thrive in the drier Yakima Valley.

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
45-55%
Humulene
≥18%
Caryophyllene
6-7%
Farnesene
≥1%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid4.4 - 9.8%
Beta Acid3.0 - 6.1%
Co-Humulone42-%

Technical Details

Total Oil0.24-0.9 mL/100g
HSI0.15
Brewing Usebittering
StorabilityRetains 85% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)