Cascade Hops - History and Profile

What is there to say about Cascade hops that hasn’t already been said. Not many hop strains can make the claim that they resurrected beer culture and actually back it up like Cascade. 

Cascade Hop History and Profile

Named after a west coast mountain range and released in the early 1970s, Cascade is the most popular hop in the game. An absolutely beautiful hop with a lot of unique pine, citrus, and floral character, Cascade is unrivaled by any other hop strain. 

Due to its low to moderate (4.5-7%) alpha acid content this hop is often used for its distinct aromatic qualities to add bright citrus flavor to amazing pale ales, ales, and lagers. Roughly 10% of hops grown in the U.S. are Cascade due to its fantastic versatility and flavor. Whether used for bittering, aromatics, or in dry-hopping, this hop is extremely noticeable to many beer drinkers and homebrewers.

The first batch of beer I ever brewed was a Cascade single-hop IPA, and as soon as I opened that hop packet I was taken to a place I had been to many times before. And I know that Cascade has provided that feeling to many homebrewers and hopheads over the years. 

A fun hop to brew with that will add amazing aromatic flavor to any beer you brew, Cascade is king.

Cheers!

Mr. Brew