Moutere
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
New Zealand
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 Moutere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitPine
Only in Moutere
TropicalPassion fruitHayEarthy
Only in Cascade
FloralSpicyCitrus
Property
| Property | Moutere | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–23% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 15–16% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |