Cascade is an aroma hop that was developed by the U.S.D.A. breeding program in Oregon and released in 1972. It has a medium strength aroma that provides a unique floral/spicy character with well balanced bittering potential. It is the most popular hop with the U.S. craft brewing industry.
Alpha Acids 4.5 - 7.0%
Beta Acids 4.8 - 7.0%
Cohumulone (% of alpha acids) 33 - 40%
Total Oils (Mls. per 100 grams dried hops) 0.7 - 1.4
Myrcene (as % of total oils) 45 - 60%
Caryophyllene (as % of total oils) 3.5 - 5.5%
Humulene (as % of total oils) 8.0 - 13%
Farnesene (as % of total oils) 3.0 - 7.0%
Possible Substitutions Centennial, Amarillo
