CascadevsPacific Crest
Cascade (dual purpose) and Pacific Crest (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
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
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 Pacific Crest
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyPine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitCitrus
Only in Pacific Crest
NobleTobaccoEarthyGrassyHerbal
Property
| Property | Cascade | Pacific Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 3.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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