Boomerang
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
Czech Republic
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 Boomerang
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrus
Only in Boomerang
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Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralPine
Property
| Property | Boomerang | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–32% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–53% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 17–24% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |