Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Harmonie
Alpha acid
4–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Harmonie
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Harmonie
BananaCaramelGreenApricot
Property
| Property | Cascade | Harmonie |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 4–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 19–22% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.9–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |