CashmerevsPuławski

Cashmere and Puławski 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

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Puławski

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonHerbal

Only in Cashmere

FruityLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy

Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceClovePapaya

Property

PropertyCashmerePuławski
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%8–11%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%3–4%
Co-humulone22–24%26–30%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL-
Myrcene39–42%38–39%
Humulene26–29%24–25%
Caryophyllene11–13%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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