Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Stirling
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy
Only in Stirling
CitusSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–17% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |