CashmerevsMount Hood
Cashmere (dual purpose) and Mount Hood (aroma) 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
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy
Only in Mount Hood
NoblePungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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