Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Dr. Rudi
Alpha acid
10–12%
Beta acid
7–8.5%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Dr. Rudi
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus
Only in Dr. Rudi
ResinLemongrass
Property
| Property | Cascade | Dr. Rudi |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 10–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 7–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 36–39% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.3–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 28–30% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 33–34% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |