Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Northdown
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Northdown
FloralPineCedarBerrySpicy
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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