Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
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 Gemini
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Property
| Property | Cascade | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 6–10.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3–4.28% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 31–32% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 32–33% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |