Green BulletvsCascade
Green Bullet and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
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 Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineFloral
Only in Green Bullet
Black currantPlumResinDried
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyCitrus
Property
| Property | Green Bullet | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–43% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 28–29% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |