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 ChinookGalenaNuggetZeusColumbusCascade (US)
Style Guide Extra Special Bitter, Barley Wine, Imperial Stout, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale