Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Helga
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Helga
Noble
Property
| Property | Cascade | Helga |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 5.4–7.3% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.6–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 1–13% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 35–55% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 10–45% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |