CascadevsOld Mission
Cascade (dual purpose) and Old Mission (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Old Mission
Alpha acid
4.33%
Beta acid
3.7%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Old Mission
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrusPine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloral
Only in Old Mission
HerbalBlack currantTart
Property
| Property | Cascade | Old Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 4.33% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3.7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | - |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | - |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |