Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Cashmere
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResin
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy
Property
| Property | Admiral | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |