Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding