Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus
Only in Cascade
Pine
Only in Amarillo
TropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank
Property
| Property | Cascade | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |