CascadevsJarrylo

Cascade and Jarrylo are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Cascade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4.5–9%

Beta acid

4.8–7.5%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cascade

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Cascade

GrapefruitFloralCitrusPine

Only in Jarrylo

LemonLimeOrangePearBananaWhite

Property

PropertyCascadeJarrylo
Alpha acid4.5–9%15–17%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%6–7.5%
Co-humulone30–40%34–37%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene45–60%40–55%
Humulene8–20%15–18%
Caryophyllene3–9%8–11%
Farnesene3–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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