Cascade was developed in the U.S.D.A. breeding program in Oregon and released as a U.S. aroma variety in 1972. It is characterized by a dark green elongated cone which contains low amounts of alpha acids. The aroma is of medium strength and very distinct. The variety has good cone production and is agronomically strong with good crown resistance to downy mildew. The definitive hop for American Pale Ales, IPA’s and Black Ales/Black IPA (also known as Cascadian Ale due to the use of this variety). Widespread use in British Bitters, ESB’s, Pale Ales and very effective in fruity Blonde ales and Barley Wines too.
Cascade – United States
Description
AROMA PROFILE
Cascade was developed in the U.S.D.A. breeding program in Oregon and released as a U.S. aroma variety in 1972. It is characterized by a dark green elongated cone which contains low amounts of alpha acids. The aroma is of medium strength and very distinct. The variety has good cone production and is agronomically strong with good crown resistance to downy mildew. The definitive hop for American Pale Ales, IPA’s and Black Ales/Black IPA (also known as Cascadian Ale due to the use of this variety). Widespread use in British Bitters, ESB’s, Pale Ales and very effective in fruity Blonde ales and Barley Wines too.
KEY FLAVORS
ANCESTRY
It was obtained by crossing an English Fuggle with a male plant, which originated from the Russian variety Serebrianka
ANALYZES
| CULTIVATION AREA | United States |
| ALPHA-ACIDS* | 4.5 – 7 % |
| BETA-ACIDS | 4.8 – 7 % |
| TOTAL OIL | 0.7 – 1.4 ML/100G |
| MYRCENE | 45 – 60 % |
*Alpha acids are determined by conductometric titration (EBC 7.4) in Europe; by spectrophotometric (ASBC Hops-6) in USA, Oil composition determined by Gas Chromatography (ASBC Hops-17,EBC 7.1.2)
