CascadevsSticklebract
Cascade and Sticklebract 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
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sticklebract
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicy
Only in Sticklebract
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Property
| Property | Cascade | Sticklebract |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 6–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 35–45% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.75–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 14–64% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 7–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 3–13% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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