Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonLimeMelonHerbal
Only in Cashmere
FruityPeachCoconutLemongrassCandy
Only in Ekuanot
OrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusCitrusGuava
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |