Pioneer
Alpha acid
8–10.5%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.8 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 Pioneer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitGrapefruit
Only in Pioneer
CedarHerbalLemonCrispClean
Only in Cascade
FloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Pioneer | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.8 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–36% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 18–25% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |