Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
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 Zenia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPine
Only in Zenia
DankResinOrangeOnionFruityMarmaladeGarlic
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicy
Property
| Property | Zenia | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.4–5.1% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–60% |
| Humulene | - | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |