Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
YQH-1380
Alpha acid
9.3–11%
Beta acid
6.8–7%
Total oil
1.3–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick YQH-1380
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in YQH-1380
PineappleGuavaLimePeachOrange
Property
| Property | Cascade | YQH-1380 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 9.3–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 6.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 32–33% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 67–68% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |