CascadevsZythos

Cascade and Zythos are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Cascade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4.5–9%

Beta acid

4.8–7.5%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

Zythos

Dual purpose

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

PropertyCascadeZythos
Alpha acid4.5–9%10–12.5%
Beta acid4.8–7.5%4.7–6.2%
Co-humulone30–40%28–31%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL0.7–1.2 mL
Myrcene45–60%30–50%
Humulene8–20%14–23%
Caryophyllene3–9%7–10%
Farnesene3–9%1–3%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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