CashmerevsHallertau Taurus
Cashmere and Hallertau Taurus 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
Hallertau Taurus
Alpha acid
12–17.9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.9–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Hallertau Taurus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Hallertau Taurus
ChocolateBananaSpicyPepperCurryEarthy
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Hallertau Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 12–17.9% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 0.9–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 30–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 7–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Hallertau Tradition