Bullion
Alpha acid
5.3–12.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
1–2 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 Bullion
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Bullion
Black currant
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Bullion | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.3–12.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 47–50% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Bramling Cross