USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 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 USDA 008
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in USDA 008
SweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyPine
Property
| Property | USDA 008 | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.1–11.1% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–3.3% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–26% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.6–1.7 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 6–7% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 48–49% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 16–17% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |