Saphir
Alpha acid
2–4.5%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
0.8–1.4 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 Saphir
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
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
Shared aromas
SpicyFloral
Only in Saphir
FruityTangerine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Saphir | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2–4.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–7% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 12–17% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.4 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |