CASCADE

AMERICAN CLASSIC

CASCADE

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
ALPHA 4.5 - 7%
GRAPEFRUIT / VIOLETS / PEPPER

FLAVOUR:
Cascade Hops aroma and flavor is best described as American Pale Ale. The aroma of Cascade comes with citrus, sometimes compared to grapefruit. It carries some spicyness and black pepper to it as well. Cascade also registers fairly high in Farnesene presents as a subtle violet overtone. It works beautifully as a single hop.

HISTORY:
Cascade's parents include UK Fuggle and a Russian variety Serebrianker. Cascade is one of the most important hops in the U.S.A for making home brews and commercial beers. NZ Hops call their Cascade by the name Taiheke because according to Doug Donelan, previous CEO, "NZ Cascade tastes different to USA Cascade" SEE THE TERROIR OF HOPS

GROWTH / YIELD:
Cascade is a strong grower with large cones and a good yield in it's first year. If you only have space to grow one plant Cascade would be it because it works in all styles of beer and especially Fresh Hop Ale.

BEER STYLES:
• FRESH HOP ALE • PALE ALE • IPA
• NW PILSNER • BLONDE ALE
• AMBER ALE • GOLDEN ALE
• BARLEY WINE • RED ALE
• PORTER

CASCADE PHOTOS

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CASCADE STATISTICS

Alpha Acid Composition 4.5 - 7 %
Beta Acid Composition 4.5 - 7 %
Co-Humulone Composition 33%-40%

Lupulin Color Pale Yellow
Cone Size Medium to Large
Cone Density Compact

Maturity: Mid Season
Yield: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate to Vigorous
Susceptibility to Disease and Pests: Low
Storability: Average
Ease of Harvest: Good

Total Oil Composition 0.7-1.5 mls/100 grams
Myrcene Oil Composition 45%-60%
Humulene Oil Composition 8%-16%
Caryophyllene Oil Composition 3.5%-5.5%
Farnesene Oil Composition 4%-8%

CASCADE RECIPES

Alchemist Heady Topper

SIERRA NEVADA PALE ALE 2018 RECIPE

AMERICAN PALE ALE - ALL GRAIN

20 LITERS | ABV 5.6 | IBU ~38 | SRM 7.5 | MASH EFFICIENCY 75% | PRE BOIL 24L | OG 1.054 | FG 1.012
MASH 90 MIN @ 67°C | BOIL 90 MIN

NOTES:

MALT:

MASH:
• 4370g AMERICAN ALE (2.5 SRM) [92%]
• 380g MEDIUM CRYSTAL (60 SRM) [8%]

HOPS:

BOIL: 
• 11g CASCADE 5.5% AA @ 90 MINUTES [6.9 IBU]
• 21g CASCADE 5.5% AA @ 60 MINUTES [12.3 IBU]
• 28g CASCADE 5.5% AA @ 30 MINUTES [12.6 IBU]
STEEP/WHIRLPOOL 30 MINUTES @ 90°C:
• 28g CASCADE 5.5% AA [6.3 IBU]


YEAST:

• 1ST CHOICE: WLP 001 CALIFORNIA ALE

ADDITIONS:

ADD 15 MINS BEFORE FLAME OUT:
• 1/4 TSP IRISH MOSS (or clarifier of choice)


Alchemist Heady Topper

SIERRA NEVADA CELEBRATION IPA

US FRESH HOP IPA - ALL GRAIN

20 LITERS | ABV 6.3 | IBU 65 | SRM 8.4 | MASH EFFICIENCY 75% | PRE BOIL 24L | OG 1.062 | FG 1.015
MASH 90 MIN @ 70⁰ C | BOIL 100 MIN

NOTES:

MALT:

MASH:
• 4925g AMERICAN ALE (2.5 SRM) [92%]
• 440g MEDIUM CRYSTAL (56.3 SRM) [8%]

HOPS:

BOIL: 
• 20g CHINOOK 12.1%AA @ 100 MINUTES [28.3 IBU]
• 14g CENTENNIAL 10%AA @ 100 MINUTES [15.1 IBU]
• 38g CASCADE 7%AA @ 10 MINUTES [7.6 IBU]
STEEP/WHIRLPOOL 30 MINUTES @ 90°C:
• 38g CASCADE 7%AA @ 0 MINUTES [3.5 IBU]
• 20g CENTENNIAL 10%AA @ 100 MINUTES [7.8 IBU]
DRY HOP - 3 DAYS:
• 38g CASCADE
• 20g CENTENNIAL


YEAST:

• 1ST CHOICE: WLP 001 CALIFORNIA ALE

ADDITIONS:

ADD 15 MINS BEFORE FLAME OUT:
• 1/4 TSP IRISH MOSS (or clarifier of choice)


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