Saaz (US)
Alpha acid
3–4.5%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1 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 Saaz (US)
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Saaz (US)
SlightlyEarthyNoble
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Saaz (US) | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–4.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 9–13% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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