Sticky Fingers BlendvsCascade
Sticky Fingers Blend and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid
11.92%
Beta acid
4.59%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Sticky Fingers Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Sticky Fingers Blend
FruityEarthyDank
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Sticky Fingers Blend | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.92% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.59% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–29% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–60% |
| Humulene | - | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |