Sultana (Denali)vsCascade
Sultana (Denali) and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sultana (Denali)
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–7%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 Sultana (Denali)
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Cascade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineSpicy
Only in Sultana (Denali)
PineappleLemonTropical
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Sultana (Denali) | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–7% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 15–17% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |