Zagrava
Alpha acid
4–7%
Beta acid
8–12%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Ukraine
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 Zagrava
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Cascade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFloral
Only in Zagrava
HerbalFruity
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Zagrava | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 8–12% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 12–18% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Ukraine | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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