Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
USDA 008
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
| Property | Cascade | USDA 008 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 10.1–11.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 2.7–3.3% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 25–26% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.6–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 6–7% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 48–49% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 16–17% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |