BullionvsCashmere

Bullion and Cashmere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Bullion

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5.3–12.5%

Beta acid

4.5–6.5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

Cashmere

Dual purpose

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 Bullion

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Cashmere

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Bullion

Black currantSpicy

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Property

PropertyBullionCashmere
Alpha acid5.3–12.5%7.7–9.1%
Beta acid4.5–6.5%3.3–7.1%
Co-humulone47–50%22–24%
Total oil1–2 mL1.2–1.4 mL
Myrcene40–55%39–42%
Humulene15–25%26–29%
Caryophyllene9–14%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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