Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Taiheke
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus
Only in Cascade
Pine
Only in Taiheke
TropicalLemonLime
Property
| Property | Cascade | Taiheke |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |