Magnat
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
2.8–7%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Poland
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 Magnat
- 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
FloralCitrus
Only in Magnat
LilacChamomileWoodyLemon
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Magnat | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–16% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–7% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–25% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–59% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 16–20% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 5–6% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |