CascadevsTriplePearl
Cascade and TriplePearl 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
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick TriplePearl
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyCitrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitPine
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeZestMelonResinBlack currantSandalwoodCedar
Property
| Property | Cascade | TriplePearl |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 10–11.2% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3.3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 21–55% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.8–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 39–55% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 7–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 3–5% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |