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Pedigree: Cascade was developed in Oregon, USA and released as a U.S. aroma variety in 1972. Derived from a cross between Fuggles and the Russian hop Serebrianker, it is characterized by a dark green elongated cone which contains relatively low amounts of alpha acids. Cascade is of medium strength and has a very distinct flowery and spicy, citrus-like aroma. Good for flavour and aroma, but also an acceptable bittering hop. Probably the most popular hop in North America.
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General Trade Perception: Aroma variety with a well balanced bittering potential. The most popular hop with the craft brewing industry. Good for dry hopping.
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Possible Substitutions: Centennial, Amarillo.
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Beer Styles: American style ales - Pale Ale, IPA, porter and barley wine.
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Maturity: Mid-season.
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Yield: 1,600 - 2,200 kg./ha or 1,430 - 1,960 lb./ac.
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Growth Habit: Good to excellent.
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Disease Reaction: Not seriously affected by Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus. Good crown and cone resistance to downy mildew. Partly tolerant to Verticillium wilt.
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Pickability: Good.
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Lupulin: Moderate amount, yellow in colour.
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Cone Structure: Compact, medium sized, slightly square-shaped.
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Aroma: Very distinct flowery and spicy, citrus-like aroma. Often a grapefruit-like aroma.
| Alpha Acids(%) |
4.5 - 7.0
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Beta Acids (%) |
4.5 - 7.0
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| Alpha/Beta Ratio |
2.4 : 1
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Co-Humulone (%) |
33 - 44
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| Humulone |
-
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Storage (% lost) |
48 - 52
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| Oil Content (mls/100g) |
0.8 - 1.5
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Humulene ( % in oil) |
10 - 16
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| Caryophyllene |
3 - 6
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Hum/Cary Ratio |
-
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| Farnesene |
4 - 8
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Myrcene |
45 - 60
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