Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
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 Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshResinHerbal
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicy
Property
| Property | Admiral | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |