Cascade: 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 tones.
Style Guide: Ale, American Pala Ale, Lager, Barley Wine.
Substitutes: Amarillo®, Centennial, Columbus.
Brewing values:
- Alpha Acid: 5,5 – 9%,
- Beta Acid: 6 – 7,5%,
- Co-Humulone: 30 – 35%,
- Total Oil: 0,8 – 2,5 ml/100 g,
- Myrcene Oil: 45 - 60%,
- Caryophyllene Oil: 5 - 9%,
- Humulene Oil: 14 - 20%,
- B-Pinene: 0,5 - 0,8%,
- Linalool: 0,3 - 0,6%,
- Geraniol: 0,2%.
The exact alpha acid content is indicated on every package.
Hops are packed by producers in hermetic bags which preserv aroma and bitterness of hops for at least 3 years from packaking date. "Best before" date is indicated on each bag.
Storage conditions: cold, dry place - not higher than 1°C.
Net. weight: 5 kg.
Hops produced by Yakima Chief Hops are delivered only in Poland.