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
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Southern Dawn
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
| Property | Cascade | Southern Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 11.2–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.3–5.9% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 31–33% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 22–45% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 17–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 4–10% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |