CascadevsTopaz

Cascade and Topaz are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Cascade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4.5–9%

Beta acid

4.8–7.5%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

Topaz

Dual purpose

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

PropertyCascadeTopaz
Alpha acid4.5–9%13.7–20.1%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%4.9–7.9%
Co-humulone30–40%47–53%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL1.3–2.2 mL
Myrcene45–60%18–56%
Humulene8–20%8–16%
Caryophyllene3–9%6–13%
Farnesene3–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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