Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 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 Liberty
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyCitrus
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalDelicateLemon
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitPine
Property
| Property | Liberty | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |