CascadevsSouthern Star
Cascade and Southern Star 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 Star
Alpha acid
12–18.6%
Beta acid
4–7.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.7 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Star
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyPine
Only in Southern Star
QuinceBerryPineappleTangerineTropicalPassion fruitPearCassisRoseOrangeCoffee
Property
| Property | Cascade | Southern Star |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 12–18.6% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 25–31% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 32–38% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 8–12% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |