Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Newport
Alpha acid
10.5–17%
Beta acid
5.5–9.1%
Total oil
1.3–3.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Newport
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Only in Newport
WineBalsamicEarthy
Property
| Property | Cascade | Newport |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 10.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5.5–9.1% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 36–38% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.3–3.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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