Cascade
Cascade was developed in the USDA breeding program at Oregon State University and released as a U.S. aroma variety in 1972. It is characterized by its dark green elongated cone with an aroma that is of medium strength often described as a distinctive floral, grapefruit-like character. Cascade is the definitive hop for American craft brews.
Flavour profile
Spicy citrus fruit
Ancestry
Cross of English Fuggle with male originating from Russian variety Serebrianka
Recommended beer styles
Analytical data
Cultivation Area
US
Ancestry
Cross of English Fuggle with male originating from Russian variety Serebrianka
Alpha Acids (%)
4.5 – 7.0%
Beta Acids (%)
4.8 – 7.0 %
Alpha/Beta Ratio
Cuhomulone (% of alpha acids)
Total Oils (ml/100g)
0.7 – 1.4ml/100g
Oil Concentration (microlitres of oil/g alpha)
Myrcene (% of whole oil)
45 – 60 % of total oil
Linalool (% of whole oil)
Caryophyllene (% of whole oil)
3 – 6 % of total oil
Farnesene (% of whole oil)
3 – 7 % of total oil
Humulene (% of whole oil)
8 – 13 % of total oil
Selinene (% of whole oil)
Humulene/Caryophllene Ratio
BRU-1
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Characteristics
BRU-1 is notable for its distinct sweet fruit aroma that is often described as pineapple. When used
as a whirlpool or dry hop addition, BRU-1 delivers the aroma of freshly cut pineapple and green fruits. BRU-1 is synergistic with other hops creating a depth of fruit flavor. BRU-1 has also been shown to improve haze stability in certain beer styles.
