Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitCitrusPine
Only in Cascade
FloralSpicy
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Cascade | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |