BeatavsCascade

Beata (bittering) and Cascade (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Beata

Bittering

Alpha acid

5–7%

Beta acid

9–11%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

United Kingdom

Cascade

Dual purpose

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 Beata

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Cascade

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Beata

AlmondApricotHoney

Only in Cascade

GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine

Property

PropertyBeataCascade
Alpha acid5–7%4.5–9%
Beta acid9–11%4.8–7.5%
Co-humulone23–28%30–40%
Total oil1–1.5 mL0.7–2.5 mL
Myrcene27–29%45–60%
Humulene4–8%8–20%
Caryophyllene-3–9%
Farnesene0–1%3–9%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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