Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
X13459
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick X13459
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyPine
Only in X13459
TropicalPeachStrawberry
Property
| Property | Cascade | X13459 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 3–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | - |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |