{"product_id":"cascade-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"Cascade Hops – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCascade Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCascade hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are one of the most widely used American aroma varieties, originally released in the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're known for their bold grapefruit and floral character, making them a staple in hop-forward styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole leaf Cascade delivers bright citrus, light spice, and classic floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s often used in late boil and dry hopping, where its aroma comes through clean and assertive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a wide range of ales — especially where crisp bitterness and aroma are equally important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCascade Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5–7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapefruit, floral, citrus zest, slight spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centennial, Amarillo, Comet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aroma, late boil, dry hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCascade Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCascade contributes bright grapefruit, floral citrus, and a touch of pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's assertive without being harsh, and adds a signature “West Coast” note when used in whirlpool or dry hop additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for Cascade Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCascade is ideal for classic American craft styles where hop character plays a central role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers grapefruit zest and floral aroma with crisp bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used for both aroma and dry hopping with a familiar citrus bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmber Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuts through malt with bright citrus and floral tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlonde Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds hop interest without overwhelming the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contributes light spice and citrus to contrast roast notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCascade Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCascade hops\u003c\/strong\u003e can be substituted with other US aroma hops like Centennial, Amarillo, or Comet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers a stronger citrus-pine blend, often called “Cascade on steroids.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmarillo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly sweeter with more orange and floral tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthier, with citrus-pith character and more bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCascade Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with \u003cstrong\u003eChinook, Simcoe, and Mosaic\u003c\/strong\u003e when building depth and brightness in hop-forward recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChinook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds piney resin to contrast Cascade’s citrus lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimcoe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brings in tropical and dank notes for more complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMosaic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expands the fruit spectrum and adds berry-rich aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a classic American Pale Ale, try using Cascade at every stage: early for moderate bitterness, late for grapefruit punch, and dry hop for lifted aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also blends well with newer hops when you want a familiar backbone in experimental recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626848121175,"sku":"2704","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4645.jpg?v=1769258219","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/cascade-whole-leaf-hops-100g","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}