Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Strata
Alpha acid
11–12.5%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
2.3–3.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Strata
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Cascade
FloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Strata
CannabisPassion fruitStrawberryDankMusty
Property
| Property | Cascade | Strata |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 11–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 21% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 2.3–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 52–65% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 22–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 5–13% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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