Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |