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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.
- General Trade Perception: Aroma variety with a well
balanced bittering potential. The most popular hop with the craft
brewing industry. Good for dry hopping.
- Possible Substitutions: Centennial, Amarillo.
- Beer Styles: American style ales - Pale Ale,
IPA, porter and barley wine.
- Maturity: Mid-season.
- Yield: 1,600 - 2,200 kg./ha or 1,430 - 1,960 lb./ac.
- Growth Habit: Good to excellent.
- Disease Reaction: Not seriously affected by Prunus necrotic
ring-spot virus. Good crown and cone resistance to downy mildew.
Partly tolerant to Verticillium wilt.
- Pickability: Good.
- Lupulin: Moderate amount, yellow in colour.
- Cone Structure: Compact, medium sized, slightly
square-shaped.
- 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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