Tahoma
Alpha acid
7–8.2%
Beta acid
8.5–9.5%
Total oil
1–2 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 Tahoma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruitPineSpicy
Only in Tahoma
LemonCedarOrangeWoody
Only in Cascade
Floral
Property
| Property | Tahoma | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–8.2% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–9.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 15–17% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 67–72% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 9–11% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |