CascadevsTettnanger
Cascade and Tettnanger 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
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Tettnanger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitCitrusPine
Only in Tettnanger
PepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Cascade | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 11–12% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |