CashmerevsMillennium
Cashmere (dual purpose) and Millennium (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Millennium
Alpha acid
14.5–18.5%
Beta acid
4.3–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Millennium
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy
Only in Millennium
PearToffeeFloralResin
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 14.5–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 4.3–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 35–55% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |