Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Topaz
Alpha acid
13.7–20.1%
Beta acid
4.9–7.9%
Total oil
1.3–2.2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Topaz
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus
Only in Topaz
LycheeCloveResinGrassyTropicalPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Cascade | Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 13.7–20.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.9–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 47–53% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.3–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 18–56% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 8–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 6–13% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |