Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Polaris
Alpha acid
18–23%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
4–5 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Polaris
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Polaris
MintMentholPineapple
Property
| Property | Cascade | Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 18–23% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 4–5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |