Cascade / Willamette CO₂ Hop Extract Blend – 35.06% Alpha Acid
Achieve exceptional brewing consistency with our Cascade / Willamette CO₂ Hop Extract Blend, a concentrated hop extract designed for precise bitterness control and improved brewing efficiency.
Combining two classic American hop varieties, Cascade and Willamette, this CO₂ hop extract delivers a balanced bitterness profile with the reliability and accuracy demanded by professional breweries.
Produced using an advanced carbon dioxide (CO₂) extraction process, this hop extract concentrates valuable hop resins and alpha acids while reducing the plant material associated with traditional hop pellet additions.
With 35.06% alpha acid, this extract provides brewers with an efficient and predictable way to achieve target bitterness levels while maintaining excellent beer quality.
Why Choose Cascade / Willamette CO₂ Hop Extract Blend?
✔ 35.06% Alpha Acid for efficient bittering performance
✔ Premium blend of Cascade and Willamette hop varieties
✔ Precise bitterness adjustment and IBU control
✔ Improved hop utilisation compared to traditional kettle additions
✔ Reduced vegetal matter and lower brewing losses
✔ Consistent results from batch to batch
✔ Ideal for modern commercial brewing applications
Hop Profile
The combination of Cascade and Willamette hops creates a versatile extract with the classic characteristics brewers appreciate:
Cascade contributes:
- Citrus notes
- Floral aromas
- Mild spice
- Classic American hop character
Willamette contributes:
- Soft herbal qualities
- Earthy tones
- Mild floral notes
- Smooth traditional hop character
Together, they create a versatile bitterness solution suitable for a wide range of beer styles.
Brewing Applications
Cascade / Willamette CO₂ Hop Extract Blend is ideal for:
🍺 American Pale Ales
🍺 IPAs
🍺 Amber Ales
🍺 Brown Ales
🍺 Lagers
🍺 Cream Ales
🍺 Craft beer production
🍺 Commercial brewery applications
Typically added pre-fermentation, this hop extract allows brewers to fine-tune bitterness and reach precise IBU targets.
What is CO₂ Hop Extract?
CO₂ Hop Extract is a concentrated brewing ingredient created by extracting hop resins using carbon dioxide. This process captures the valuable bittering compounds from hops in a highly concentrated format.
Compared with traditional hop pellet additions, CO₂ Hop Extract helps breweries:
- Improve brewing efficiency
- Reduce trub and hop waste
- Increase consistency
- Simplify bitterness calculations
- Improve production control
Product Specifications
- Hop Variety: Cascade / Willamette Blend
- Origin: USA 🇺🇸
- Product Type: CO₂ Hop Extract Blend
- Alpha Acid: 35.06%
- Primary Use: Bittering
- Recommended Addition: Pre-fermentation
- Measurement: Grams of Alpha Acid (GMA)
Understanding GMA (Grams of Alpha Acid)
CO₂ Hop Extract is sold by grams of alpha acid (GMA).
A 150 GMA package contains concentrated hop resin extracted from approximately 2–6 pounds of hop pellets, depending on the original hop alpha acid content.
Formula:
(Pounds of hop pellets) × 454 g × (% Alpha Acid) = GMA
This allows brewers to accurately calculate extract additions and achieve their desired bitterness levels.
Buy Premium Hop Extract in Canada
At Duke25 Hops, we supply premium brewing ingredients to Canadian craft breweries and professional brewers.
Our hop extracts help breweries improve efficiency, consistency, and quality control while simplifying bitterness management.
From pilot batches to full-scale production, our goal is to provide brewers with reliable ingredients that deliver exceptional results.