Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Belma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitCitrus
Only in Cascade
FloralSpicyPine
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleBerryTropical
Property
| Property | Cascade | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | - |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon