Pahto
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 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 Pahto
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Cascade
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pahto
NeutralHerbalEarthyCleanSmooth
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Pahto | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17–20% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–32% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–72% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 8–11% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–6% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |