Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Multihead
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Only in Multihead
TropicalPeach
Property
| Property | Cascade | Multihead |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 45% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 47–49% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |