CashmerevsStyrian Eagle

Cashmere and Styrian Eagle 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

Styrian Eagle

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–17.5%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.6 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Styrian Eagle

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Peach

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimeMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Only in Styrian Eagle

BerryBananaPineBlack currant

Property

PropertyCashmereStyrian Eagle
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%12.5–17.5%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone22–24%20–23%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL2.5–4.6 mL
Myrcene39–42%52–60%
Humulene26–29%0–2.5%
Caryophyllene11–13%4–7%
Farnesene0–1%6–10%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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