Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Merkur
Alpha acid
12–16.2%
Beta acid
4.5–7.3%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Merkur
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Merkur
SugarPineappleMintCitrusEarthy
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Merkur |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 12–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 4.5–7.3% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 17–20% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 45–50% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 28–32% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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