Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in Cashmere
LemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |