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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.7–9.1%

Beta acid

3.3–7.1%

Total oil

1.2–1.4 mL

United States

Green Bullet

Dual purpose

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

PropertyCashmereGreen Bullet
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%11–15%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%6.5–7%
Co-humulone22–24%38–43%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL1–1.4 mL
Myrcene39–42%37–39%
Humulene26–29%28–29%
Caryophyllene11–13%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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