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Cluster (Early) - Field Grade

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DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last


Early Cluster is probably the oldest American clonal selection to be used in commercial production. The heirloom variety is a cross of Dutch colonist’s diploid hops with wild native American hops found in the Eastern U.S.A. It is a classic all-purpose hop; the original “C” citrus hop. It is being re-discovered by craft brewers on the East coast for New England style beers. Has a longer 24-36” sidearm length. Because of its large cone size and vigor, it has also been used frequently in hop breeding programs...Read More


*Retail Orders will ship within 7-10 days of purchase after May 1st. Orders placed before May 1st are considered a Spring Pre-Order and will be shipped only once plants are out of dormancy and actively growing.*

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Alpha Acids: 5.5 - 8.5%

Beta Acids: 4.5 - 5.5%

Product Description

Each item is one complete dormant crown, or a field-ready plant, depending on time of year: a plant that is a minimum of 1 growing season old with a well developed root system with multiple breaks taken from healthy vigorous stock.  It is professional quality and since it is a live rooted plant, it offers the best chance of successfully growing and producing your favorite varieties of hops.
  • Alpha acids: 5.5-8.5%, betas 4.5-5.5%, cohumulone 36-42%, total oils .4-1.2ml/100g, myrcene 45-55%, humulene 15-18%, high in soft resins
  • Aroma: intense citrus & passion fruit
  • Yield: moderate 1600-2000 lbs/acre
  • Maturity: early,  large cones borne in clusters 
  • Storage stability: very good
  • Beer styles: versatile kettle hop for a wide variety of beer styles; including Barley wines.
  • Grower notes:  vigorous grower, mildly susceptible to both mildews– needs good air circulation and proper planting density.  Large cone size is very impressive; easy to see  can see why it was selected for breeding programs.  Reported mildew problems on internet sourced information is overstated.  It is a relatively low-maintenance hop in our Michigan hopyard trials.
  • Plant spacing: 14’ aisles X  36-42”in-row spacing. May benefit from cluster style planting.​

​Plant Replacement Policy
*Spring Pre-orders - Will ship once 2nd season stock breaks dormancy in the spring and can be properly quality checked. Estimated to ship by April 1st. ​
*Actual plant sizes may vary between varieties. Pictures depict plants shipped at different times of the year; actively growing, or dormant and are for reference only.
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