Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
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 Stirling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloral
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Stirling | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |