Aloha BlendvsCashmere
Aloha Blend and Cashmere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Aloha Blend
Alpha acid
8.8–10.3%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
United States
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 Aloha Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Cashmere
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aloha Blend
BerryBlack currantSweet
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | Aloha Blend | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–10.3% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | - | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | - | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 39–42% |
| Humulene | - | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |