Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Olympic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralPine
Only in Olympic
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Property
| Property | Cascade | Olympic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 10.6–13.8% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 31% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.86–2.55 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 7–12% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |