Mount HoodvsCascade
Mount Hood (aroma) and Cascade (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 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 Mount Hood
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungent
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |