Merkur
Alpha acid
12–16.2%
Beta acid
4.5–7.3%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Germany
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 Merkur
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Merkur
SugarPineappleMintEarthy
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Merkur | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16.2% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7.3% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 17–20% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–50% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 28–32% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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