55187 | United States
Cascade
55187 | Alpha Acids: 4-9%
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 may well be the most popular variety in craft brewing and is known for its unique floral, spicy, and citrus character, with balanced bitterness.
Aroma Profile
- Grapefruit
- Floral
- Pine
- Herbal
- Grassy
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Technical Specifications
TYPICAL BREWING VALUES
ALPHA ACIDS %
(29-35% COHUMULONE)
BETA ACIDS %
TOTAL OIL ml/100g
TOTAL OIL BREAKDOWN
(% OF TOTAL OIL)
B-PINENE0.5 - 1%
MYRCENE40 - 60%
LINALOOL0.1 - 0.6%
CARYOPHYLLENE4 - 10%
FARNESENE4.5 - 8.5%
HUMULENE10 - 20%
GERANIOL0.1 - 0.5%
OTHER0 - 40.8%
SENSORY ANALYSIS
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