CascadevsVienna Gold
Cascade and Vienna Gold 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
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Vienna Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Cascade | Vienna Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | - |
| 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 | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |