HOPS: Cascade anywhere close to Cluster?

Bouza · 11-10-2008, 03:05 PM

Okay,
I have an extract recipe that calls for .5 oz. of Cascade for dry hopping.
I have an ounce of Cluster in the freezer. Never used Cluster before and was wondering if the substitution would be a mistake.
Thanks!

wildwest450 · 11-10-2008, 03:08 PM

According to a hop sub. chart, subs for cluster are Galena, Eroica. So no, cascade won't be ideal. What type of beer is it?

Bouza · 11-10-2008, 03:14 PM

It is an AHS recipe.
Imperial Winter Ale.

King of Cascade · 11-10-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bouza

Okay,
I have an extract recipe that calls for .5 oz. of Cascade for dry hopping.
I have an ounce of Cluster in the freezer. Never used Cluster before and was wondering if the substitution would be a mistake.
Thanks!

I think the recipe calls for cascade because cascade is a dual porpose hop meaning it works good for dry hopping and bittering. With that said cluster is a dual porpose hop also I say give it a shot it's only a half ounce and wont make much of a difference.

wildwest450 · 11-10-2008, 03:20 PM

Can you tell us the hop schedule used in the brew?
And if it was an AHS recipe, dry hops should have been included.

**Austinhomebrew** · 11-10-2008, 03:23 PM

Yes, the cluster will be fine. It has a citrusy flavor like cascade. Cluster is a little more grapefruity than the citrus from cascade. There are so many other hops in the recipe that it will be fine.

I wrote the recipe so I think it will be ok.

Forrest

Bouza · 11-10-2008, 03:42 PM

Thanks guys!
Forrest, I just PM'ed you.
BTW... it is looking quite tasty!