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'Cascade'

'Cascade'

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Description

'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".

Details

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'

Sensorische Beurteilung 'Manderina'

Customer reviews (3)

domen bahor, 10/16/2017

Very nice aromatic hop. Very vigurous and plenty of hop cones for the first year fantastic!

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