Cascade Hops aroma and flavor is best summed up, as simply, American Pale Ale. There is also New Zealand as well as Argentinean Cascade. This particular variety took life in 1972 and has certainly won some hearts in the brewing industry. Bread by the U.S.D.A in Oregon, Cascade Hops can be found overwhelmingly in a number of commercial U.S. beers.
Cascade hops contains moderate alpha acid content ranging from 4.5% to 7%. Its real strength is in the aroma, as it was the premier aroma hop developed in the U.S. This mettlesome grower bears a verdant, botanic bouquet. It carries some spicyness to it as well. The aroma of Cascade also comes with citrus, sometimes compared to grapefruit. This no doubt comes from the higher levels of myrcene. Farnesene also registers fairly high in Cascade, which is used in the perfume and food industry.
Cascade is fairly resistance to disease and fungus, but its inability to store well, makes it lose some hops points. Its parents include Fuggle and Serebrianker, which is a Russian Variety. Cascade is one of the most accessible and ritual hops (in the U.S.)
Cascade (U.S.) Hops Usage
Cascade (U.S.) hops is commonly used for both its aromatic qualities as well as its bittering qualities.
Common Beer Styles for Cascade (U.S.) Hops Pale Ale, Strong Ale, India Pale Ale, American Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Barley Wine, American Hefewizen, Fruit Wheat, Amber Ale, Porter, Red Ale, Golden Ale
Description: Pleasant, flowery, spicy, and citrusy. Can have a Unmistakable grapefruit citrus aroma and flavor. This is THE Classic American Pale Ale hop. Great by itself and it plays really well with others. Usage: Dual Purpose Typical Beer Styles: American-Style Ales, especially Pale Ale, IPA, Porter, Barley wines; Can also be used in Witbier.
Also good for late additions and dry hopping American pale, amber, and IPAs.
Typical Alpha Acid: 4.5 - 7%
Possible Substitutions: Amarillo, Centennial, possibly Columbus
Description: Pleasant, flowery, spicy, and citrusy. Can have a Unmistakable grapefruit citrus aroma and flavor. This is THE Classic American Pale Ale hop. Great by itself and it plays really well with others. Usage: Dual Purpose Typical Beer Styles: American-Style Ales, especially Pale Ale, IPA, Porter, Barley wines; Can also be used in Witbier.
Also good for late additions and dry hopping American pale, amber, and IPAs.
Typical Alpha Acid: 4.5 - 7%
Possible Substitutions: Amarillo, Centennial, possibly Columbus
Description: Pleasant, flowery, spicy, and citrusy. Can have a Unmistakable grapefruit citrus aroma and flavor. This is THE Classic American Pale Ale hop. Great by itself and it plays really well with others. Usage: Dual Purpose Typical Beer Styles: American-Style Ales, especially Pale Ale, IPA, Porter, Barley wines; Can also be used in Witbier.
Also good for late additions and dry hopping American pale, amber, and IPAs.
Typical Alpha Acid: 4.5 - 7%
Possible Substitutions: Amarillo, Centennial, possibly Columbus
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