Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Tropica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Property
| Property | Cascade | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | - |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | - |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |