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