CascadevsPacific Jade
Cascade and Pacific Jade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralPine
Only in Pacific Jade
HerbalBlack currant
Property
| Property | Cascade | Pacific Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 12–14% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 7–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 33–34% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 32–33% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 10–11% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |