Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Monroe
Alpha acid
2.5–2.9%
Beta acid
6.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.95–1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Monroe
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Monroe
MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryOrangeRaspberry
Property
| Property | Cascade | Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 2.5–2.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 6.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | - |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.95–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | - |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |