Bramling CrossvsCashmere
Bramling Cross and Cashmere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bramling Cross
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
2.3–3.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 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 Bramling Cross
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lemon
Only in Bramling Cross
Black currantLoganberryVanillaSpicy
Only in Cashmere
FruityLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | Bramling Cross | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–3.2% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.2 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–16% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |