2024 Canadian Cascade T90 Hop Pellets
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Canadian Cascade Hop Profile
Origin:
- Grown in Canada from the classic US-bred Cascade (released in Oregon, 1971)
- Canadian Cascade is prized for a slightly softer, sometimes more floral/citrus profile compared to US-grown Cascade, thanks to Canada’s unique growing conditions
Type:
- Dual-purpose, world-famous for both bittering and aroma/flavor
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 5.5–8%
Beta Acids:
- 4.5–7%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Citrus: Juicy orange, sweet tangerine, and lemon zest (primary note)
- Floral: Spring blossoms, elderflower, and rose
- Grapefruit: Big, classic grapefruit peel and juice (what Cascade is famous for)
- Spice: Gentle, tea-like spice
- Other: Sometimes green herbal, light earth, or a very faint pine touch (often more subtle in Canadian-grown)
Brewing Characteristics:
- Canadian Cascade is known for its smooth, highly aromatic blend of grapefruit and bright citrus, with a lush floral backing
- Performs beautifully in all stages: bittering, flavor, aroma, and especially dry hopping
- Canadian harvests tend to be a bit more floral and fruity, and a touch less bitter or pungent than Pacific NW lots
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA (West Coast, Hazy, American)
- Pale Ale, Wheat Beer, Blonde Ale
- Amber, Cream Ale, Kolsch, Lager (for a citrus lift)
- Golden Ale, Porter, Stout (as a top note)
Substitutes:
- US Cascade (very close, usually slightly sharper citrus and more pine)
- Centennial (super citrus, slightly more herbal)
- Amarillo (for more orange, less grapefruit)
Fun Fact:
Cascade was the hop that started the American craft beer revolution, but Canadian-grown Cascade has surged in popularity for ales with bright, clean, drinkable citrus character (with just a touch of “softer” expression).
Cascade was the hop that started the American craft beer revolution, but Canadian-grown Cascade has surged in popularity for ales with bright, clean, drinkable citrus character (with just a touch of “softer” expression).