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