Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 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 Vista
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Vista
TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenSweet
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Vista | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–31% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |