Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Endeavour
Alpha acid
5–10.6%
Beta acid
3.8–5.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Endeavour
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitSpicy
Only in Cascade
FloralCitrusPine
Only in Endeavour
Black currantLoganberryLime
Property
| Property | Cascade | Endeavour |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 5–10.6% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 30–36% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.1–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 27–37% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 3–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 5–8% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |