Phoenix
Alpha acid
8–13.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–3 mL
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 Phoenix
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloralPine
Only in Phoenix
MolassesChocolate
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Phoenix | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–13.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–5.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–33% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–3 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–25% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |