CascadevsSouthern Promise
Cascade and Southern Promise 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 Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Promise
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyPine
Only in Southern Promise
HerbalFruityWoodyBerry
Property
| Property | Cascade | Southern Promise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 9.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3.6–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 20–22% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.7–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 21–25% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |