{"product_id":"hop-pellets-cascade","title":"Hop Pellets Cascade","description":"\u003cp\u003eCascade is the hop that launched American craft beer, grown mainly in the US Pacific Northwest and now around the world. It is a moderate-alpha, dual-purpose pellet with a bright grapefruit and floral character that defined the original American pale ale.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmerican pale ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmerican amber ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWest Coast IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSession ales and summer beers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDry-hopped lagers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical specs (vary by harvest, check the pack)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cascade, United States (also grown in Australia and New Zealand)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-90 pellets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual purpose (leans aroma)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 4.5-7%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBeta acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 4.5-7%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCo-humulone:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 33-40% of alpha\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTotal oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 0.8-1.5 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e grapefruit, citrus, floral, light spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to choose this over alternatives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReach for Cascade when you want that classic, easy-drinking American grapefruit-and-flowers aroma without a huge alpha punch. It is gentler and more citrus-floral than Centennial, which is often called a bigger, sharper Cascade. If you want more resin and pine, step up to Chinook. Cascade also plays beautifully as the backbone in a blend, so pair it with Citra or Amarillo to lift the citrus and add a tropical edge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCascade is forgiving and works across the whole boil, from a bittering charge to late and dry-hop additions. It shows its best grapefruit-floral side in the whirlpool and dry hop. For a pale ale, 25 to 40g of dry hops is a solid starting point, and you can be generous because the character stays clean rather than harsh. Store pellets cold and sealed, push the air out, and use within 12 months of opening for the brightest aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team - June 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":41994988683341,"sku":"22200","price":7.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43196846211149,"sku":"22040","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43196846243917,"sku":"22002","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/hop-pellets-cascade.jpg?v=1785220470","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/hop-pellets-cascade","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}