Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 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 Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitCitrus
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Only in Cascade
FloralSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Summit | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–33% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |