CashmerevsEmerald Spire
Cashmere and Emerald Spire 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
Emerald Spire
Alpha acid
8.6–13%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Emerald Spire
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityPeachMelon
Only in Cashmere
LemonLimeCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Emerald Spire
WhiteGrapesWatermelonBubbleHoneydew
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Emerald Spire |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 8.6–13% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 38–39% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 36–37% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |