CascadevsEvergreen Blend
Cascade (dual purpose) and Evergreen Blend (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 Evergreen Blend
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Evergreen Blend
PeachApricotLemonGreenWatermelonTangerine
Property
| Property | Cascade | Evergreen Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 7–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | - |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 30–32% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 20–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 10–12% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |