BRU-1
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–2 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 BRU-1
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Cascade
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in BRU-1
PineappleGreenFruity
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | BRU-1 | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 7–8% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |