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Cascade Cryo Hops
Cascade Cryo Hops® offer a concentrated expression of the classic American hop that defined the craft beer movement. First released in 1972, Cascade became a cornerstone of American Pale Ales thanks to its signature floral and grapefruit character. With Cryo Hops® processing, the essential lupulin is preserved and intensified, delivering a cleaner, punchier aroma with less vegetal matter—perfect for dry hopping or late kettle additions.
Cascade Cryo Hops Overview
- Flavors: Grapefruit, floral, spicy, citrus zest
- Primary Usage: Aroma (also suited for dual-purpose use)
- Best Beer Styles: Pale Ale, IPA, Blonde Ale, Amber Ale, American Wheat
- Similar Varieties: Centennial, Amarillo, Chinook, Comet
Background
Developed by Oregon State University and released by the USDA in the early 1970s, Cascade is a cross between Fuggle and a Russian Serebrianka-derived male. It rose to prominence with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and remains one of the most iconic American hop varieties. The Cryo Hops® version, created through Yakima Chief’s LupuLN2® process, allows brewers to highlight Cascade’s grapefruit and floral qualities in an ultra-refined format that enhances aroma without excessive green matter.
Cascade Cryo Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 11.0 – 13.0% |
| Beta Acids | 4.5 – 6.0% |
| Cohumulone | 33 – 40% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 2.5 – 3.5 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 45 – 60% |
| Humulene | 10 – 20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4 – 6% |
| Farnesene | 4 – 8% |
| Linalool | 0.3 – 0.5% |
| Geraniol | 0.1 – 0.2% |
| β-Pinene | 0.2 – 0.4% |
Additional Information
- SKU
- HC13
- Beer Style
- Amber Ale,American Pale Ale/Cream Ale,IPA
- Hops Format
- Pellet
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Flavor Descriptors
- Citrus,Floral,Spicy
- Alpha Acid
- Medium (5-10%)