Cascade System

Origin
US
Uses
Both
Description
Aroma variety with well-balanced bittering potential. It is the most popular hop with the craftbrewing industry. Good for dry hopping.
Aroma
Flowery and citrusy. Can have a grapefruit note.
Styles
American-Style Ales, especially Pale Ale, IPA,Porter, Barley wines; Can also be used in Witbier.
Typical AA
5.75%
Storagability
50% AA remaining after 6 months at 20°C
Substitutes
Amarillo, Centennial or Columbus
Used in
68 Recipes
Top Styles
15 x 10A American Pale Ale, 7 x 10B American Amber Ale, 7 x 14B American IPA, 5 x 14A English IPA and 4 x 14C Imperial IPA
Alpha Acid
4.5-7.0%
Beta Acid
4.5-7.0%
Cohumulone
33.0-40.0%
Humulene
10.0-16.0%
Caryphyllene
3.0-6.0%
Farnesene
4.0-8.0%
Myrcene
45.0-60.0%
Total Oil
0.8-1.5%