Galaxy
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
5–9%
Total oil
1.8–5 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 Galaxy
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Galaxy
Passion fruitPeachPineappleTropicalCannabisDank
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Galaxy | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–16% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–9% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–42% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.8–5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–69% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |