YC Hop Varieties

CASCADE

Origin/History
Cascade is an aroma-type cultivar which originated as the first commercial hop from the USDA-ARS breeding program. It was bred in 1956 but not released for cultivation until 1972. It reached its peak in 1975 when it produced 13.3% of the total American crop. It was obtained by crossing an English Fuggle with a male plant, which originated from the Russian variety Serebrianka with a Fuggle male plant.

Agronomics
Tolerant to downy mildew, Peronospera, with good pickability of a medium size, compact cone.

Maturity:	Medium
Yield:	2200-2400 kgs. per ha.
	1900-2100 lbs. per acre

Brewing Quality
Used for its aromatic properties

Alpha acids:	4.5-6.0%
Beta acids:	5.0-7.0%
Alpha:Beta Ratio:	1.0

Cohumulone (% of alpha acids):	35-40%


Total Oil (Mls. per 100 grams):	0.6-0.9
Caryophyllene (as % of total oils):	4-8%
Farnesene (as % of total oils):	45-60%
Humulene (as % of total oils):	10-16%
Myrcene (as % of total oils):	3-6%

Storability is poor