Agnus
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Czech Republic
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 Agnus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Agnus
LavenderLeatherTobacco
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralPine
Property
| Property | Agnus | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–14% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–38% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |