CascadevsSticky Fingers Blend
Cascade and Sticky Fingers Blend 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
Sticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid
11.92%
Beta acid
4.59%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralCitrusPine
Only in Sticky Fingers Blend
FruityEarthyDank
Property
| Property | Cascade | Sticky Fingers Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 11.92% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.59% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 28–29% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | - |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |