CascadevsUSDA 008

Cascade and USDA 008 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

USDA 008

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10.1–11.1%

Beta acid

2.7–3.3%

Total oil

1.6–1.7 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cascade

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick USDA 008

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralCitrus

Only in Cascade

GrapefruitSpicyPine

Only in USDA 008

SweetPeachMangoStone fruit

Property

PropertyCascadeUSDA 008
Alpha acid4.5–9%10.1–11.1%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%2.7–3.3%
Co-humulone30–40%25–26%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL1.6–1.7 mL
Myrcene45–60%6–7%
Humulene8–20%48–49%
Caryophyllene3–9%16–17%
Farnesene3–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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