CascadevsFalconer's Flight 7CS
Cascade and Falconer's Flight 7CS are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Falconer's Flight 7CS
Alpha acid
9–10.5%
Beta acid
4.7–5.1%
Total oil
1.3–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Falconer's Flight 7CS
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralPine
Only in Falconer's Flight 7CS
FruityEarthy
Property
| Property | Cascade | Falconer's Flight 7CS |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 9–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.7–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 48% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 13–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |