Cascade is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process. Cascade is the hop variety that made hops famous. It single-handedly defined the American Pale Ale style.

Defined by its citrus, and often more specifically grapefruit flavor, this hop accounts for around 10% of the US's harvest of hops. Cascade also has a medium-intense floral and spice citrus qualities. When used as a bittering hop, it imparts moderate bitterness. It is most famous for being the finishing hop in Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale, widely considered the beer that launched the IPA and bitter beer craze.

Typical Alpha Acid content is 5-8%