CashmerevsBarbe Rouge
Cashmere (dual purpose) and Barbe Rouge (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeHerbal
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonPeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy
Only in Barbe Rouge
CitrusKumquatOrangeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralBerry
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Barbe Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 3.8–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 3.3–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1.1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 35–60% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–4% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |