Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
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 Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Target
MarmaladeSagePepper
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralPine
Property
| Property | Target | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–13.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.7% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |