Bor
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1–2 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 Bor
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyPine
Only in Bor
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Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralCitrus
Property
| Property | Bor | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–26% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–60% |
| Humulene | - | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–9% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |