Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
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 Taiheke
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruitFloralSpicy
Only in Taiheke
TropicalLemonLime
Only in Cascade
Pine
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 3–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |