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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4.5–9%

Beta acid

4.8–7.5%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

Southern Star

Dual purpose

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

PropertyCascadeSouthern Star
Alpha acid4.5–9%12–18.6%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%4–7.5%
Co-humulone30–40%25–31%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL1.4–1.7 mL
Myrcene45–60%32–38%
Humulene8–20%23–27%
Caryophyllene3–9%10–14%
Farnesene3–9%8–12%
OriginUnited StatesSouth Africa
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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