Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Property
| Property | Cascade | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |