CascadevsNobility Blend
Cascade and Nobility Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Nobility Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitCitrusPine
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreen
Property
| Property | Cascade | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |