Description
Cascade hop pellets 100 g – classic American aroma hop
Cascade is a classic American hop with a distinct aroma of grapefruit, citrus and flowers. It was developed in an Oregon breeding programme from Fuggle and Serebrianker. Cascade is known for balanced bitterness and is used for both flavour and aroma in American-inspired beers.
Aroma and flavour
BarthHaas describes pink grapefruit together with passion fruit, mango and blackcurrant, and also mentions blackberry, plum, lime and caramel.
Uses and beer styles
- Flavour and aroma in late additions, hop stand and whirlpool
- Dry hopping
- Pale ale, IPA, amber ale and blonde ale
- Often combined with Centennial, Chinook and Amarillo
Alternative hops: Amarillo and Centennial.
Technical data
- Origin: USA
- Typical alpha acid for the variety: 4.5–7.9%
- Beta acid: 4.8–7.2%
- Total oil: up to 1.4 ml/100 g
- Myrcene: 19.4–55% of oil
- Humulene: 10.9–22.1% of oil
- Linalool: 0.1–0.6% of oil
- Pack size: 100 g pellets, vacuum-packed
Storage
The hops are vacuum-packed and stored in a freezer room at -18 °C. We prioritise hops from the last two harvests, but older hops can be just as good when stored correctly. Read more about shelf life and storage in the article by Yakima Valley Hops (PDF).
Frequently asked questions about Cascade
Which beer styles suit Cascade?
Cascade is typical in American pale ale, IPA, amber ale and blonde ale. It gives a fresh grapefruit and floral character and works both on its own and with other American varieties.
Which alpha acid should I use in my calculations?
The alpha acid for the lot you receive is stated in the product title. Use that figure when calculating bitterness. The range under Technical data shows typical values for the variety and varies from year to year.
When should I dry hop?
Dry hopping is usually done around day 7–9, preferably once primary fermentation is over and the temperature has dropped. Early, heavy dry hopping can give vegetal flavours, but for NEIPA many brewers dry hop earlier for biotransformation. For a hop stand, hold the wort at 70–90 °C for 10–30 minutes.
How can I tell if the hops are still good?
Fresh pellets are green. Brown pellets or a cheesy smell indicate that the hops have oxidised. Yakima Valley Hops recommends using pellets within five years of pelletising, but hops kept cold and away from light and oxygen can last longer.
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