Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonLime
Only in Cashmere
FruityPeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |