Southern PromisevsCascade
Southern Promise and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
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 Promise
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Southern Promise
HerbalFruityWoodyBerry
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Southern Promise | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–14.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.6–5.8% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–22% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.1 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 21–25% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |