Cluster Hop Rhizomes - Spring Preorder

• Get ready for spring with our Cluster Hop Rhizomes! • These rhizomes are harvested in spring and ship from April to June. • Cluster is one of the oldest and most robust US hop crops, loved by large commercial breweries. Aroma: Clean, neutral and slightly floral AA: 5.9 - 9% Beta Acid: 4 - 6% Cohumulone composition: 36 - 42% Country: US Cone size: medium Cone density: compact Seasonal maturity: mid Yield amount: 1420 - 1900 lbs/acre Growth Rate: Very high Resistant to: Resistant to prunus necrotic ring - spot virus Susceptible to: Susceptible to downy mildew and powdery mildew Storability: Retains 80% - 85% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20oC (68oF) Ease of Harvest: Difficult Total Oil Composition: 0.4 - 0.8 mL/100g Myrcene Oil Composition: 38% - 55% Humulene Oil Composition: 15% - 20% Caryophyllene Oil: 6% - 10% Farnesene Oil: 0% - 1% Substitutes: Eroica, Galena Style Guide: Barley Wine, Porter, English Pale Ale, Amber Ale, Honey Ale, Cream Ale, American Lager Hops are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8. Rhizome Warranty: Our Rhizomes are guaranteed for success! Adventures in Homebrewing sells the best quality Rhizomes available, our goal is for you to have a thriving Hop Garden! If you follow our Planting Instructions and maintenance recommendations your Hop Plants should thrive. We offer a no questions asked guarantee. We will replace your Rhizomes if they do not grow. How To Plant Hop Plants: - Choose a location with at least 6 - 8 hours of direct sunlight and good drainage. - Provide twine for the hops to grow on. - Ensure vertical space as bines can stretch 25 feet or longer. - Prepare loose soil, remove debris and weeds, fertilize with bone or blood meal. - Create mounds about 3 feet apart for each rhizome. - If planting multiple varieties, keep them at least 5 feet apart. - Dig a 4 - inch hole, lay the rhizome horizontally with root side down. - Loosely pack soil, cover with straw or mulch, keep soil moist until vines sprout. Rhizomes are only available for order in the USA and ship Via USPS. Please check to make sure your State does not have any local restrictions. Important Notes: - Rhizomes will ship directly from the supplier as soon as they are available (typically mid April). - Ordering two of each variety desired is optimal for greater chances of success. - Provide a USPS - deliverable address. Rhizomes are not available for international shipping. - Due to local restrictions, we cannot ship rhizomes to HI or AK. - Due to government restrictions, we cannot ship rhizomes internationally.

Cluster Hop Rhizomes are perfect for homebrewers and hop garden enthusiasts in the USA. Use them to grow your own hops for brewing delicious beers like Barley Wine, Porter, and English Pale Ale. These rhizomes need a sunny spot with good drainage and vertical space to grow. They're harvested in spring and usually ship from April to June. They have a clean, slightly floral aroma and are known for their balanced bittering profile. Just follow our planting instructions, and you'll be on your way to a thriving hop garden!