Smooth ConevsCascade
Smooth Cone and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Smooth Cone
Alpha acid
7–9.5%
Beta acid
3.4–5.2%
Total oil
0.4–1.14 mL
New Zealand
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 Smooth Cone
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Smooth Cone
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Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Smooth Cone | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.4–5.2% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.14 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–56% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |