Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Azacca
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lemon
Only in Cashmere
FruityLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitSpicyPineappleGrassyTropicalCitrus
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Azacca |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 38–45% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1.6–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 46–55% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 14–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |