Harmonie
Alpha acid
4–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Czech Republic
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 Harmonie
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harmonie
BananaCaramelGreenApricot
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Harmonie | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–8% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 19–22% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.4 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |