Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ella
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitFloralSpicy
Only in Cascade
CitrusPine
Only in Ella
TropicalNobleAnise
Property
| Property | Cascade | Ella |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 13.3–19.2% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4–7.8% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 2.4–3.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 34–50% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 5–18% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 12–14% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |