CascadevsHallertau Taurus
Cascade and Hallertau Taurus 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
Hallertau Taurus
Alpha acid
12–17.9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Hallertau Taurus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralCitrusPine
Only in Hallertau Taurus
ChocolateBananaPepperCurryEarthy
Property
| Property | Cascade | Hallertau Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 12–17.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.9–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 30–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 7–9% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |