CascadevsSouthern Dawn

Cascade and Southern Dawn are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Cascade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4.5–9%

Beta acid

4.8–7.5%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

Southern Dawn

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.2–13.5%

Beta acid

4.3–5.9%

Total oil

-

South Africa

Key differences

When to pick Cascade

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Southern Dawn

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyCitrus

Only in Cascade

GrapefruitFloralPine

Only in Southern Dawn

QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryFruityHerbal

Property

PropertyCascadeSouthern Dawn
Alpha acid4.5–9%11.2–13.5%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%4.3–5.9%
Co-humulone30–40%31–33%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL-
Myrcene45–60%22–45%
Humulene8–20%17–25%
Caryophyllene3–9%8–11%
Farnesene3–9%4–10%
OriginUnited StatesSouth Africa
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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