Southern StarvsCascade
Southern Star and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Star
Alpha acid
12–18.6%
Beta acid
4–7.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.7 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 Star
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Southern Star
QuinceBerryPineappleTangerineTropicalPassion fruitPearCassisRoseOrangeCoffee
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Southern Star | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–18.6% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–31% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.7 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–38% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 3–9% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |