CascadevsGemini

Cascade and Gemini are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Cascade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4.5–9%

Beta acid

4.8–7.5%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

Gemini

Dual purpose

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

PropertyCascadeGemini
Alpha acid4.5–9%6–10.4%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%3–4.28%
Co-humulone30–40%31–32%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL-
Myrcene45–60%32–33%
Humulene8–20%11–12%
Caryophyllene3–9%4–5%
Farnesene3–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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