Sun
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4.5–7%
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 Sun
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Cascade
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sun
Herbal
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Sun | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 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 | Bittering | Dual purpose |