Adeena
Alpha acid
3.5–5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.8–1.1 mL
United States
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Adeena
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloralPine
Only in Adeena
HerbalLemon
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Adeena | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–38% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.1 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–30% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 31–45% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–22% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding