CashmerevsGemini

Cashmere and Gemini are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Cashmere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.7–9.1%

Beta acid

3.3–7.1%

Total oil

1.2–1.4 mL

United States

Gemini

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10.4%

Beta acid

3–4.28%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Gemini

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Candy

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassHerbal

Only in Gemini

HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityMandarinHayBlack currant

Property

PropertyCashmereGemini
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%6–10.4%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%3–4.28%
Co-humulone22–24%31–32%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL-
Myrcene39–42%32–33%
Humulene26–29%11–12%
Caryophyllene11–13%4–5%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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