Cascade Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Cascade was released in 1972 by the United States Department of Agriculture in Oregen, it is named for the Northwest mountain range. Primarily developed at Oregon State University East Farm in Corvallis. Cascade is a cross between Fuggle and Serebrianka (Russia) and open pollinated in 1955.

Cascade is the first superstar of American hops and paved the way for bold hops in today's brewing scene. The ratio of alpha to beta acids is similar to European aroma hops.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Cascade, the best alternatives are Ahtanum®, Amarillo®, Centennial, or Lemondrop™.

At A Glance

Profile Pleasant, floral, citrus and spciy. Citrus tends to be grapefruit in flavor.
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 4.5 - 11.0%
Substitutes Ahtanum®, Amarillo®, Centennial, Lemondrop™
Beer Styles American Pale Ale, IPA, Lager

General Information

Country United States
Storage Stability
Retains 48 - 52% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 4.5 - 11.0%
Beta Acid 4.8 - 7.5%
Cohumulone 30.0 - 35.0%
Total Oil 0.7 - 2.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 45.0 - 60.0%
Humulene 8.0 - 20.0%
Caryophyllene 3.0 - 9.0%
Farnesene 3.0 - 9.0%
Linalool 0.3 - 0.6%
Geraniol 0.2%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1800 - 2200 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium early
Tolerant Downy mildew, powdery mildew
Susceptible Aphid
Growth Rate Moderate to high
Cones Medium size with compact density
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium to dark green
Side Arm Length 20 - 30 inches

Cascade Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Citrus Floral Grapefruit Pleasant Spicy
Variety Name
Ahtanum Amarillo Centennial Lemondrop
Beer Style
American Pale Ale India Pale Ale Lagers
Usage
Aroma
Origin
United States
Last Updated
  • 2024-03-30 11:20:58
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.