YQH-1380
Alpha acid
9.3–11%
Beta acid
6.8–7%
Total oil
1.3–2 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 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
| Property | YQH-1380 | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.3–11% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 6.8–7% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–33% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 67–68% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |