Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Pahto
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Pahto
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Pahto
NeutralHerbalEarthyCleanSmooth
Property
| Property | Cascade | Pahto |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 17–20% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 26–32% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 58–72% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 8–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 3–6% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |