Dual purpose hop.
Primarily used as an aroma hop, UK Cascade has intense but rounded citrus, lychee and floral characteristics and delivers a smooth integrated bitterness. It delivers the same aroma notes as US Cascade but is slightly less intense.
Origin/History
Developed in Oregon, USA with parentage derived from Fuggle and Serebrianker Cascade was released in 1971 and introduced into British production in 2002.
Agronomics
A tall, late-maturing hop that shows considerable tolerance of powdery and downy mildews although it is susceptible to aphids.