Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summer
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Only in Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyStone fruitPassion fruitPeach
Property
| Property | Cascade | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |