CascadevsTropica

Cascade and Tropica 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

Tropica

Dual purpose

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

PropertyCascadeTropica
Alpha acid4.5–9%8.8%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%3%
Co-humulone30–40%-
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL-
Myrcene45–60%-
Humulene8–20%-
Caryophyllene3–9%-
Farnesene3–9%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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