Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
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 Herald
- 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
GrapefruitCitrus
Only in Herald
OrangeClean
Only in Cascade
FloralSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Herald | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.9 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |