Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrusPine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloral
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetLemonNobleBlack currant
Property
| Property | Cascade | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |