Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Zula
Alpha acid
8–14%
Beta acid
3.8–7%
Total oil
1.1–2 mL
Poland
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 Zula
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Only in Zula
CleanTropicalFruity
Property
| Property | Cascade | Zula |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 8–14% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 1.1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | - |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |