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Cascade (T90 Pellet)

Cascade (T90 Pellet)

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Cascade (T90 Pellet) is one of the most iconic American hop varieties, originating from the USDA-ARA breeding programme and released in 1972. It was the hop that defined American craft brewing, delivering a distinctive floral, citrus, and grapefruit aroma that remains hugely popular today.

Alpha Acids: 4–7% | Beta Acids: 4–5%

A versatile dual-purpose hop. Add at 15 minutes or at flameout for big citrus aroma, or dry hop for a fresh grapefruit and floral character. Pairs brilliantly with Centennial and Citra. Use in American pale ales, IPAs, and wheat beers with Safale US-05, a clean American ale strain that lets the citrus character shine. Browse all: T90 Hop Pellets Full Range

Frequently Asked Questions
What do Cascade hops taste like?

Cascade is defined by grapefruit — bright citrus with distinctly floral, slightly spicy notes. It's the flavour that launched American craft beer: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is the classic showcase. See our hops comparison chart.

Are Cascade hops for bittering or aroma?

Genuinely dual-purpose, but aroma is where Cascade shines. At 4–7% alpha it can bitter a pale ale, but most brewers save it for 15-minute, flameout and dry hop additions where the grapefruit-floral character survives intact.

What can I substitute for Cascade hops?

Centennial is the classic swap — often called "super Cascade", with the same citrus-floral profile at higher alpha. Amarillo also works, leaning more orange than grapefruit.

Full Technical Spec Sheet

Origin USA (USDA-ARA, released 1972)
Alpha Acids 4–7%
Beta Acids 4–5%
Type Dual-purpose
Flavour Floral, citrus, grapefruit
Best use 15 min / flameout for aroma, or dry hop
Pairs with Centennial, Citra
Styles American Pale Ale, IPA, wheat beer