Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Pilgrim
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.2–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pilgrim
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitSpicyCitrus
Only in Cascade
FloralPine
Only in Pilgrim
FruityLemonPearBerry
Property
| Property | Cascade | Pilgrim |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 9–13% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.2–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 36–38% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 30–35% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 21–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |