Columbia
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2 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 Columbia
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Columbia
PineappleLemonNoblePungent
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Columbia | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 15–19% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |