Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Galaxy
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
5–9%
Total oil
1.8–5 mL
Australia
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 Galaxy
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Only in Galaxy
Passion fruitPeachPineappleTropicalCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Cascade | Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 5–9% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 32–42% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.8–5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 33–69% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 3–5% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |