Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |