Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Merkur
Alpha acid
12–16.2%
Beta acid
4.5–7.3%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Merkur
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Only in Merkur
SugarPineappleMintEarthy
Property
| Property | Cascade | Merkur |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 12–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.5–7.3% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 17–20% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 45–50% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 28–32% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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