NZH-107vsCascade

NZH-107 and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

NZH-107

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.4–2.2 mL

New Zealand

Cascade

Dual purpose

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 NZH-107

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Cascade

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusGrapefruit

Only in NZH-107

Passion fruit

Only in Cascade

FloralSpicyPine

Property

PropertyNZH-107Cascade
Alpha acid8–11%4.5–9%
Beta acid5–7%4.8–7.5%
Co-humulone27–31%30–40%
Total oil1.4–2.2 mL0.7–2.5 mL
Myrcene55–65%45–60%
Humulene7–10%8–20%
Caryophyllene4–8%3–9%
Farnesene4–7%3–9%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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