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Cascade US
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About
Cascade has a unique floral/spicy aroma both in the cone form and in the beer, mainly due to abnormal levels of some of the essential oils. It is very popular with some brewers due to the unique character imparted to the finished beer, others object to it because of its 'perfume like' hoppy flavour.
Origin
The Cascade cultivar is an aroma variety that was developed in Oregon in the early 1970s. It is the result of the open pollination of a Fuggle-type seedling that was derived from crosses with the Russian Serebrianker variety.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
FloralGrapefruitLycheesSpicyCitrusPine
Recommended Beer Styles
Barley WineAmerican Pale AleAleLager
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
45-60%
Humulene
8-16%
Caryophyllene
4-6%
Farnesene
4-8%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid4.5 - 8.9%
Beta Acid3.6 - 7.5%
Co-Humulone33-40%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.8-1.5 mL/100g
HSI0.5
Flavor Intensity8/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 48%-52% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)