Cascade is the classic American hop that really started the hop craze. Defined by its citus, and often more specifically, grapefruit flavor it is now sought our around the World. It is a true dual purpose hop that can be used for bittering, at the end of the boil, or the fermenter. Used in so many craftbrewed Pale Ales but non more famous than Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale. You cannot go wrong using Cascade in all kinds of American style ales. ,Hop Statistics:,Alpha Acids: 4.5 – 7.0%,Beta Acids: 4.5 – 7.0%,Alpha-Beta Ratio: .64 – 1.55,Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 33 – 40%,Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.8 – 1.5,Storage(% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 68° F): 48 - 52%,Similar Hop Varieties: Ahtanum, Amarillo, Centennial