Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 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 Apollo
- 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
CitrusGrapefruitPine
Only in Apollo
OrangeResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Only in Cascade
FloralSpicy
Property
| Property | Apollo | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |