Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 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 Contessa
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Contessa
GreenLemongrassPear
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Contessa | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–60% |
| Humulene | - | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |