Zula
Alpha acid
8–14%
Beta acid
3.8–7%
Total oil
1.1–2 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 Zula
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cascade
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Zula
CleanTropicalFruity
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Zula | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–14% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–7% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.1–2 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–60% |
| Humulene | - | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–9% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |