Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Only in Ekuanot
LemonLimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava
Property
| Property | Cascade | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |