Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Cascade | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |