CashmerevsStrisselspalt
Cashmere (dual purpose) and Strisselspalt (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strisselspalt
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyFloralCitrus
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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