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Cascade

aroma · USA

The hop that launched the American craft beer revolution. Developed at Oregon State University and released in 1972. Distinctive grapefruit, floral, and citrus aroma with moderate alpha acid. A defining variety in American pale ales and IPAs; widely available fresh from NZ growers.

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16 brews

About

The first commercial American aroma variety and the hop that launched the US craft revolution, named after the Cascade mountains of Oregon. It offers a medium-intense floral and citrus character with signature grapefruit, and remains hugely popular in pale ales and IPAs. Alpha acids vary widely between crops, so adjust bittering additions to the lot you have.

Specs

Alpha acids
4.5–7.0%
Beta acids
4.5–7.0%
Co-humulone
33–40% rel.
Total oil
0.7–1.5 ml/100g

Oil composition

Myrcene
56.3%
Humulene
14.2%
Caryophyllene
6.2%
Farnesene
6.3%
Linalool
0.49%
Geraniol
0.18%
β-Pinene
0.83%
Other
15.4%

Use rates

Bittering
20–30 IBU typical; clean bitterness
Flavour
0.5–1 g/L at 15–20 min
Whirlpool
1–2 g/L for aroma
Dry hop
1–3 g/L for 3–7 days; 1–3 g/L total typical

Pairings

Grains
Pale malt base, light crystal acceptable
Yeasts
Safale US-05, LalBrew Verdant IPA
Other hops
Centennial, Amarillo, Czech Saaz
Styles
IPA, Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Wheat Beer

Substitutes

CentennialAmarilloCzech Saaz

In your brews

Used in 16 brews 2021-08-13 → 2026-02-02
Total used 2936 g ~184 g/batch
Most used at Whirlpool

Most-paired hops

Centennial 6Simcoe 5Citra 5Pacific Jade 2Columbus 1

Usage by stage

Boil
8
Whirlpool
12
Dry hop
9

Styles brewed

18B American Pale Ale
6
21C Hazy IPA
4
21A American IPA
2
25B Saison
2
21B Specialty IPA: Red IPA
1
20C Imperial Stout
1

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