Nobility BlendvsCascade
Nobility Blend and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
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 Nobility Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreen
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |