CascadevsLumberjack
Cascade and Lumberjack are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Lumberjack
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Only in Lumberjack
MelonSpicesCloveAllspiceBitterEarthy
Property
| Property | Cascade | Lumberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | - |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | - |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | - |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |