Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 mL
Australia
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ella
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicyGrapefruit
Only in Ella
TropicalNobleAnise
Only in Cascade
CitrusPine
Property
| Property | Ella | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.3–19.2% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.8% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 2.4–3.4 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–50% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–18% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |