Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Columbus
- 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 Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |