Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
NZH-107
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.4–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick NZH-107
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitCitrus
Only in Cascade
FloralSpicyPine
Only in NZH-107
Passion fruit
Property
| Property | Cascade | NZH-107 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 27–31% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.4–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 7–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 4–8% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |