CascadevsStirling

Cascade and Stirling 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

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cascade

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Stirling

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralSpicy

Only in Cascade

GrapefruitCitrusPine

Only in Stirling

HerbalCitus

Property

PropertyCascadeStirling
Alpha acid4.5–9%6–12%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%4–6%
Co-humulone30–40%21–28%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL1.3–1.9 mL
Myrcene45–60%44–48%
Humulene8–20%19–23%
Caryophyllene3–9%5–7%
Farnesene3–9%11–17%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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