CashmerevsGreen Bullet
Cashmere and Green Bullet 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
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Green Bullet
PineBlack currantPlumResinDriedFloral
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Green Bullet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 6.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 38–43% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 37–39% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 28–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |