CascadevsStyrian Wolf
Cascade and Styrian Wolf 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
Styrian Wolf
Alpha acid
10–18.5%
Beta acid
2.1–6%
Total oil
0.7–4.5 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Styrian Wolf
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Styrian Wolf
MangoPassion fruitLemongrassElderflowerVioletFruityCoconut
Property
| Property | Cascade | Styrian Wolf |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 10–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 2.1–6% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 22–23% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.7–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 5–9% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |