Brewing
Cascade - 100g
$9.90
Cascade is the quintessential American hop. Released in 1972 it remains a very popular and widely used hop.
It has a distinct spicy citrus aroma with hints of grapefruit and is well suited to just about any ale and lager, although its is particularly popular in American Pale Ales.
| Characteristics | Floral, with elements of citrus and notes of grapefruit |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 4.5%-8.9% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 3.6%-7.5% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 33%-40% |
| Country | US |
| Cone Size | Medium |
| Cone Density | Compact |
| Seasonal Maturity | Mid |
| Yield Amount | 2017-2465 kg/hectare (1800-2200 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to high |
| Resistant to | |
| Susceptible to | Some resistance to downy mildew and verticillium wilt |
| Storability | Retains 48%-52% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
| Total Oil Composition | 0.8-1.5 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 45%-60% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 8%-16% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 4%-6% |
| Farnesene Oil | 4%-8% |
| Substitutes | Centennial, Amarillo, Columbus, Ahtanum |
| Style Guide | Barley Wine, American Pale Ale, Ale, Lager |