Aloha BlendvsCascade
Aloha Blend and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Aloha Blend
Alpha acid
8.8–10.3%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–2.2 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 Aloha Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aloha Blend
BerryBlack currantSweet
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Aloha Blend | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–10.3% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | - | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–60% |
| Humulene | - | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |