Southern DawnvsCascade
Southern Dawn and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
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 Southern Dawn
- 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
CitrusSpicy
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryFruityHerbal
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralPine
Property
| Property | Southern Dawn | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.2–13.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.9% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–33% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–45% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 17–25% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 4–10% | 3–9% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |