Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 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 Archer
- 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
FloralCitrus
Only in Archer
ApricotLimePeach
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Archer | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |