Bravo
Alpha acid
13–18%
Beta acid
3–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–3.5 mL
United States
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 Bravo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Bravo
OrangeVanillaLimeFruity
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Bravo | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–18% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.6–3.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–60% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |