Atlas
Alpha acid
5–11%
Beta acid
4%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
Slovenia
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 Atlas
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralPine
Only in Atlas
Lime
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyCitrus
Property
| Property | Atlas | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–11% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–38% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.6 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–5% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 13–14% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |