'Cascade' is a us-american aromatic variety, released in 1972.
The origin is 'Fuggle'.
'Cascade' resists infections of downy meldew, is partially tolerant to Verticillium and prone to aphids.
This variety is characterised by it's low bitterness but also fine aromatic elements.
The content of alpa-acid should be about 3-6%.
Craft breweries love varieties like 'Cascade' because they can give the beer a unique flavour. The light citrus flavour is the reason why 'Cascade' is categorised as a socalled "flavour-hops".
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General Characterisation
US craft brewers were the first to discover novel hop aroma and flavor notes. These ideas were eventually picked up by other creative brewers from around the world.
Cultivating characteristics
Expectations:
Soil: high
Water: high
Fertilizer: high
Morphological and phenological characteristics
Budding and development: |
the youth developement is medium to fast, the growth course is consistent to fast |
Growth characteristic and form: |
the structure is cylindrical to slightly head-emphasized |
Umbels and hanging: |
beautiful, compact, elongated umbels, light green to medium green, medium hanging length |
Harvest-time: |
late (begin.-mid. Sept.) |
Phytosanitery characteristics
Resistance against deseases and pests:
Wilt (Verticillium) |
very low |
Wrong mildew (Peronospora) |
mid |
Real mildew (Sphaerotheca) |
mid |
Grey mold (Botrytis) |
good |
Spider mite (Tetranychus) |
mid |
Aphid (Aphis) |
mid |
Ingredients
Bitter substances |
|
α-acids |
4,5-7 %* |
β-acids |
? |
Cohumulon |
? |
Polyphenols |
|
Xanthohumol |
? |
Flavourings |
|
Total oil |
0,7-1,4 %² |
Mycren |
? |
Linalool |
? |
β-Caryophyllen |
?
|
Humulen |
? |
Farnesen |
? |
α-Selinen |
? |
*Wei-% - ¹% relative - ²ml/100g hops
Sensory assesment:
Comparison 'Cascade' to 'Mandarina' and aroma variety 'Hallertauer'