CashmerevsBullion

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

Cashmere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.7–9.1%

Beta acid

3.3–7.1%

Total oil

1.2–1.4 mL

United States

Bullion

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5.3–12.5%

Beta acid

4.5–6.5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Bullion

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Only in Bullion

Black currantSpicy

Property

PropertyCashmereBullion
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%5.3–12.5%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%4.5–6.5%
Co-humulone22–24%47–50%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL1–2 mL
Myrcene39–42%40–55%
Humulene26–29%15–25%
Caryophyllene11–13%9–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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