Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Cascade
Floral
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | Cascade | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |