CashmerevsMoutere

Cashmere and Moutere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Cashmere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.7–9.1%

Beta acid

3.3–7.1%

Total oil

1.2–1.4 mL

United States

Moutere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

1.5–1.9 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Moutere

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Only in Moutere

TropicalGrapefruitPassion fruitHayEarthyPine

Property

PropertyCashmereMoutere
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%17.5–19.5%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%8–10%
Co-humulone22–24%24–28%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL1.5–1.9 mL
Myrcene39–42%22–23%
Humulene26–29%15–16%
Caryophyllene11–13%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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