Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 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 Olympic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Olympic
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Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralPine
Property
| Property | Olympic | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.6–13.8% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–6.1% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.86–2.55 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |