Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyCitrusOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |