Olicana
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
-
United Kingdom
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 Olicana
- 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
GrapefruitFloral
Only in Olicana
MangoPassion fruit
Only in Cascade
SpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Olicana | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–20% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 8–9% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |