Brewer's Gold (US)vsCascade
Brewer's Gold (US) (bittering) and Cascade (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Brewer's Gold (US)
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 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 Brewer's Gold (US)
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Cascade
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Brewer's Gold (US)
Black currant
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Brewer's Gold (US) | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 40–48% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–60% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 12–18% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |