CascadevsToyomidori
Cascade (dual purpose) and Toyomidori (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Toyomidori
Alpha acid
11–13%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Japan
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Toyomidori
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Toyomidori
MildFruityTobaccoGreen
Property
| Property | Cascade | Toyomidori |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 11–13% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 58–60% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 9–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |