CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Property
| Property | CTZ | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |