Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 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 Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitSpicyCitrus
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeLemonPineappleGrassyTropical
Only in Cascade
FloralPine
Property
| Property | Azacca | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–45% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.6–2.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 46–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 14–18% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |