CascadevsHallertau Blanc
Cascade (dual purpose) and Hallertau Blanc (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
Hallertau Blanc
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Hallertau Blanc
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Hallertau Blanc
PineappleGooseberryWhiteGrapesLemongrassPassion fruitCleanSauvignon
Property
| Property | Cascade | Hallertau Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 22–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 50–75% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 0–3% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 0–2% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Enigma