Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Opal
Alpha acid
5–14%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Opal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyCitrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitPine
Only in Opal
Black currantHerbalAnise
Property
| Property | Cascade | Opal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 5–14% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 13–34% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 20–45% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 30–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 8–15% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding