CascadevsCluster Fugget Blend
Cascade and Cluster Fugget Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Cluster Fugget Blend
Alpha acid
8–8.2%
Beta acid
4–4.2%
Total oil
0.9–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Cluster Fugget Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralCitrusPine
Only in Cluster Fugget Blend
EarthyWoodyGrassy
Property
| Property | Cascade | Cluster Fugget Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 8–8.2% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 30–37% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.9–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 26–27% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 27–28% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 11–12% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |