Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineGrapefruitSpicy
Only in Chinook
ResinDankCannabis
Only in Cascade
FloralCitrus
Property
| Property | Chinook | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |