CascadevsSorachi Ace
Cascade and Sorachi Ace 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
Sorachi Ace
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Japan
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Sorachi Ace
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Only in Sorachi Ace
LemonDillWoodyTobaccoHerbal
Property
| Property | Cascade | Sorachi Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 20–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 2–5% |
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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