Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepper
Property
| Property | Cascade | Bergamot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 8–10.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 6–8.9% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 39–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 44–45% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 14–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |