Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Zythos
Alpha acid
10–12.5%
Beta acid
4.7–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Zythos
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitFloralCitrusPine
Only in Cascade
Spicy
Only in Zythos
TangerineTropical
Property
| Property | Cascade | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |