CascadevsMandarina Bavaria
Cascade and Mandarina Bavaria 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
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonResinHerbalTropical
Property
| Property | Cascade | Mandarina Bavaria |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 7–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 31–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |