Originating from the USDA-ARA breeding program, Cascade is an aroma-type cultivar bred in 1956 and released in 1972. It was developed by open pollination of a Fuggle seedling. Cascade is the most popular variety in craft brewing and is known for having a unique floral, spicy and citrus character with balanced bittering potential.
Aroma: Medium intense floral, citrus and grapefruit tonesAlpha Acid: 5.5 – 9%
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Beta Acid: 6 – 7.5%
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Co-humulone: 30 – 35%
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Total Oil: 0.8 – 2.5 mL/100g
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B-Pinene: 0.5 – 0.8% of total oil
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Myrcene: 45 – 60% of total oil
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Linalool: 0.3 – 0.6% of total oil
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Caryophyllene: 5 – 9% of total oil
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Farnesene: 6 – 9% of total oil
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Humulene: 14 – 20% of total oil
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Geraniol: 0.2 – 0.2% of total oil