Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
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 Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Puławski | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–9% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |