Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |