Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 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 Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralPineSpicy
Only in Northdown
CedarBerry
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Northdown | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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