CashmerevsCentennial
Cashmere and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |