Styrian EaglevsCascade
Styrian Eagle and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Eagle
Alpha acid
12.5–17.5%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.6 mL
Slovenia
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 Styrian Eagle
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Styrian Eagle
BerryBananaBlack currantPeach
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus
Property
| Property | Styrian Eagle | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12.5–17.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.6 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–60% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 0–2.5% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–7% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 6–10% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |