Cascade

Cascade (Cascade) hop is one of the most popular and widely used American hop varieties, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Oregon and first released in 1972. This variety is characterized by moderate alpha-acid content, ranging from 4-9%, making it especially suitable for hopping and imparting balanced bitterness to beer. Due to its characteristics, Cascade has gained widespread recognition among both commercial and homebrewers, particularly in the American Pale Ale style.

Cascade is renowned for its unique aroma, combining floral, citrus, and grapefruit notes. Its high content of myrcene and farnesene imparts a distinctive fresh, green botanical aroma, often compared to the scent of citrus fruits and a green garden. This aroma makes Cascade an indispensable ingredient for creating vibrant and rich flavor profiles in craft beer.

Originally cultivated in the United States, Cascade hops are now also grown in New Zealand, Australia, Germany, England, Belgium, and Austria, demonstrating its popularity and versatility. Its mild flavor and expressive aroma allow this hop to be used both for aroma addition and to impart a pleasant bitterness to beer, making it one of the most sought-after varieties in the global brewing industry.