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| General Hop Characteristics
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| Chemical Composition
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| Alpha Acids:
| 5.5-7 %
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| Beta Acids:
| 4.5-7 %
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| Cohumulone:
| 33-40 %
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| Myrcene:
| 45-60 %
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| Humulene:
| 13 %
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| Caryophyllene:
| 4.5 %
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| Farnesene:
| 6 %
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| Total Oil:
| 0.8-1.5 %
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| Storage
(%AA/6 M/20 C):
| 50
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| Growing Characteristics
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| Yield:
| very high
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| Harvest:
| early to midseason
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
Cascade was created in the United States as an open-pollinated cross between Fuggle and Serebrianker. Its instantly recognizable grapefruit, floral aroma is characteristic of many American ales.
Cascade is also one of the easiest hop varieties to grow; it can grow well under less than ideal conditions or in short growing seasons, and unlike most varieties, if started from a good rhizome a Cascade can produce a good crop even in its first growing season.
