Relax
Alpha acid
0.3–4%
Beta acid
10–15%
Total oil
1–1.3 mL
Germany
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 Relax
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Relax
HoneydewMelonCognacLycheeLavenderLeatherHibiscusLemongrass
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Relax | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 0.3–4% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 10–15% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.3 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–30% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | - | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–9% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |