Also Known AsSuper Cascade
CharacteristicsEarthy and floral with an element of citrus
PurposeBittering & Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition9.5%-11.5%
Beta Acid Composition3.5%-4.5%
Co-Humulone Composition28%-30%
CountryUS
Cone SizeMedium
Cone DensityCompact
Seasonal MaturityMid
Yield Amount1500-1750 kg/hectare (1330-1560 lbs/acre)
Growth RateModerate
Resistant toResistant to prunus necrotic ring-spot virus, downy mildew and verticillium wilt
Susceptible toSusceptible to hop mosaic virus
StorabilityRetains 60%-65% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)
Ease of HarvestDifficult
Total Oil Composition1.5-2.5 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition45%-55%
Humulene Oil Composition10%-18%
Caryophyllene Oil5%-8%
Farnesene Oil0%-1%
SubstitutesChinookGalenaNuggetZeusColumbusCascade (US)
Style GuideExtra Special Bitter, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale