Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Aurora
LemongrassNoble
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Aurora | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |