MAIN AROMAS
Floral, Citrus, Pungent/Dank
Cascade
Hop Description
Bred by the USDA in Oregon, named for the Northwest mountain range, and released in 1972, Cascade has become America’s superstar, the most widely used variety in the IPA-obsessed craft beer industry. Cascade’s floral and citrus aromas and flavors harmonize with moderate bitterness.
Aroma Profile
Floral, Citrus
- Brewing Values
- Aromas
Alpha 4.5 - 7 %
Beta 5 - 7 %
Total Oil 0.7 - 1.4 ml/100g
Cohumulone 30 - 35 %
Myrcene 45 - 60 %
Humulene 8 - 20 %
Caryophyline 3 - 9 %
Farnesene 3-9%
Storage Fair
ALPHA
BETA
TOTAL OIL (ml/100g)
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Beta
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Total Oil
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Beta
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Beta
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Beta
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Beta
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