Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Idaho Gem
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.3–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Idaho Gem
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy
Only in Idaho Gem
PineappleCherryCandiedSpicyMintCitrusStone fruitRedberryMojitoSweet
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Idaho Gem |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 40–45% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1.3–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | - |
| Humulene | 26–29% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |