YQH-1380vsCascade

YQH-1380 and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

YQH-1380

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.3–11%

Beta acid

6.8–7%

Total oil

1.3–2 mL

United States

Cascade

Dual purpose

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 YQH-1380

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Cascade

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in YQH-1380

PineappleGuavaLimePeachOrange

Only in Cascade

GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine

Property

PropertyYQH-1380Cascade
Alpha acid9.3–11%4.5–9%
Beta acid6.8–7%4.8–7.5%
Co-humulone32–33%30–40%
Total oil1.3–2 mL0.7–2.5 mL
Myrcene67–68%45–60%
Humulene9–10%8–20%
Caryophyllene4–5%3–9%
Farnesene0–1%3–9%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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