Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityCandy
Only in Cashmere
LemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassHerbal
Only in El Dorado
TropicalPearWatermelonStone fruit
Property
| Property | Cashmere | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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