CascadevsGreen Bullet
Cascade and Green Bullet are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralPine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyCitrus
Only in Green Bullet
Black currantPlumResinDried
Property
| Property | Cascade | Green Bullet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 6.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 38–43% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 37–39% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 28–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |