SticklebractvsCascade
Sticklebract and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 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 Sticklebract
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Sticklebract
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Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicy
Property
| Property | Sticklebract | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–45% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.75–1.8 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 14–64% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 7–26% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–13% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 3–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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