Cluster Fugget^™ Hops

Cluster Fugget^™ stands as a clever, limited-edition American proprietary hop blend crafted by the acclaimed Yakima Chief Hops to celebrate the collaborative, adventurous spirit of the homebrewing community. Originally formulated as a special giveaway for attendees at the 2019 Homebrew Con, this custom matrix pays a lighthearted tongue-in-cheek nod to fortunate brewhouse mistakes while anchoring itself in deep Pacific Northwest heritage. By combining the old-world rustic elegance of the traditional Fuggle landrace with robust, high-impact American industry pillars Cluster and Nugget, YCH created a highly versatile, reliable blend. This unique combination captures both the soft, earthy background of historic varieties and the elevated essential oil thresholds required by modern craft beers, resulting in a flexible option suited for both traditional ales and experimental lagers.

The profile of Cluster Fugget^™ is a highly approachable sensory experience that bridges old-world noble restraint with a nuanced, rustic American complexity. It opens with a clean, hoppy-fresh bouquet characterized by freshly cracked black pepper, a damp wild forest floor, and a distinct, woody-spicy background. Beneath this crisp botanical top layer, the balanced essential oil matrix reveals a beautifully rounded, comforting structure filled with notes of sweet cedarwood shavings, dried garden herbs, and a subtle flash of orchard-fresh citrus zest. Remarkably clean, soft, and harmonious on the senses, Cluster Fugget^™ produces an elegant, refreshing perfume that seamlessly elevates standard craft worts without ever drifting into sharp resinous burn, harsh diesel-dank notes, or heavy sulfur.