Junga
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.5–2.6 mL
Poland
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 Junga
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Cascade
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyGrapefruit
Only in Junga
EarthyFruityBlack currant
Only in Cascade
FloralCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Junga | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–34% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.6 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–60% |
| Humulene | - | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–9% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |