Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyPine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitCitrus
Only in Northdown
CedarBerry
Property
| Property | Cascade | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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