ToyomidorivsCascade
Toyomidori (bittering) and Cascade (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Toyomidori
Alpha acid
11–13%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Japan
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 Toyomidori
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Toyomidori
MildFruityTobaccoGreen
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Toyomidori | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–13% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–60% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 9–12% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |