Boadicea
Alpha acid
7.5–10%
Beta acid
3.2–4.5%
Total oil
1.3–2.2 mL
United Kingdom
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 Boadicea
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Boadicea
BlossomFruity
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Boadicea | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.5–10% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–29% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.3–2.2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–19% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |