Cascade Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets

Cascade Hops for Classic Grapefruit-Forward American Brewing

Cascade is one of the defining hops of American craft beer, offered here in T-90 pellets for brewers who want bright citrus aroma, dependable versatility, and a variety with real historical weight behind it. Released in 1972 from the USDA breeding program in Oregon, Cascade helped shape the flavor profile of modern American pale ale by bringing grapefruit-driven hop character into the foreground in a way that felt clean, expressive, and unmistakably American.

Its background, English Fuggle crossed with a male plant tied to Russian Serebrianka lineage, helps explain why Cascade still feels balanced even when it is used assertively. It has citrus and floral lift, but it is not one-dimensional. Good Cascade can bring pink grapefruit, fresh citrus peel, subtle floral notes, and touches of passion fruit, mango, or currant depending on crop, process, and usage.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Cascade is best known for pink grapefruit and citrus, supported by floral character and softer fruit notes that can lean toward passion fruit, mango, or currant in some lots. It is a true dual-purpose hop, but it is most famous for what it does in late additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping, where its citrus character comes through clearly without the heavy dankness or aggressive resin of more forceful modern varieties.

In the brewhouse, Cascade is a natural fit for American pale ale, blonde ale, IPA, amber ale, wheat beer, and hop-forward lager. It works well on its own when you want a classic American profile, and it also blends easily with varieties like Centennial, Chinook, and Columbus when a recipe needs more structure, bitterness, or layered citrus and pine. For brewers building traditional American hop character rather than chasing novelty, Cascade is still one of the most useful hops in the catalog.

Why Brewers Choose Cascade

Brewers reach for Cascade because it is foundational, versatile, and still highly relevant. It can handle classic pale ale recipes, reinforce citrus top notes in larger hop blends, or give a clean American hop signature to lighter beers that do not need overwhelming intensity. If the goal is recognizable grapefruit-forward aroma with broad style flexibility, Cascade remains one of the safest and smartest choices available.

Hop Specifications

• Origin: United States
• Hop form: T-90 Pellets
• Alpha acid: 4.5-7.9%
• Beta acid: 4.8-7.2%
• Total oils: up to 1.4 mL/100g
• Typical beer styles: American pale ale, blonde ale, IPA, amber ale, wheat beer, and hop-forward lager

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and limit oxygen exposure to help preserve citrus aroma, hop oils, and overall brewing performance.