Cascade originated 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 tones
Possible substitutions include Amarillo, Centennial, SummitAlpha Acid | 5.5 - 9% |
Beta Acid | 6 - 7.5% |
Co-humulone | 30 - 35% |
Total Oil | 0.8 - 2.5 mL/100g |
B-Pinene | 0.5 - 0.8% of total oil |
Myrcene | 45 - 60% of total oil |
Linalool | 0.3 - 0.6% of total oil |
Caryophyllene | 5 - 9% of total oil |
Farnesene | 6 - 9% of total oil |
Humulene | 14 - 20% of total oil |
Geraniol | 0.2 - 0.2% of total oil |