Use in brewing
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.
Storage
Poor
Additional information
Country | UK |
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Characteristics | Floral, Grapefruit, Orange |
Alpha Acid | 5-9% |
Beta Acid | 4.2-5.3% |
Cohumulone | 33-40 |
Oil Composition | Myrcene 35-50%, Humulene 15-22%, Farnesene 8-9% |
Total Oil | 0.7-1.2ml/100g |
Flavour Intensity | 7 |