Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Contessa
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Contessa
GreenLemongrassPear
Property
| Property | Cascade | Contessa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5–7.4% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 29–32% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.8–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | - |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |