Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Idaho 7
Alpha acid
9.5–14.9%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Idaho 7
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Idaho 7
Black currantTropicalCitrusApricotOrangeGrapefruitPapayaResinPineFloralBlack currantEarthy
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Idaho 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 9.5–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |