Also Known As | Super Cascade |
Characteristics | Earthy and floral with an element of citrus |
Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
Alpha Acid Composition | 9.5%-11.5% |
Beta Acid Composition | 3.5%-4.5% |
Co-Humulone Composition | 28%-30% |
Country | US |
Cone Size | Medium |
Cone Density | Compact |
Seasonal Maturity | Mid |
Yield Amount | 1500-1750 kg/hectare (1330-1560 lbs/acre) |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Resistant to | Resistant to prunus necrotic ring-spot virus, downy mildew and verticillium wilt |
Susceptible to | Susceptible to hop mosaic virus |
Storability | Retains 60%-65% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
Total Oil Composition | 1.5-2.5 mL/100g |
Myrcene Oil Composition | 45%-55% |
Humulene Oil Composition | 10%-18% |
Caryophyllene Oil | 5%-8% |
Farnesene Oil | 0%-1% |
Substitutes | Chinook, Galena, Nugget, Zeus, Columbus, Cascade (US) |
Style Guide | Extra Special Bitter, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale |