Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Horizon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyCitrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitPine
Only in Horizon
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Property
| Property | Cascade | Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 8.8–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 16–19% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 3–5% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |