CashmerevsAmarillo

Cashmere (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Cashmere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.7–9.1%

Beta acid

3.3–7.1%

Total oil

1.2–1.4 mL

United States

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Amarillo

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonPeachMelon

Only in Cashmere

FruityLimeCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeApricotGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyCashmereAmarillo
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%7–11%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%5.5–8%
Co-humulone22–24%21–24%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene39–42%40–70%
Humulene26–29%19–24%
Caryophyllene11–13%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%6–9%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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