Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 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 Medusa
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonApricotLemonLimeAlfalfaPeach
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Medusa | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |