Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Omega
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Omega
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Property
| Property | Cascade | Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 9–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 29% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 52–54% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 16–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |