CashmerevsSuper Galena
Cashmere (dual purpose) and Super Galena (bittering) 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
Super Galena
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Super Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Super Galena
GrassySpicyPearPineappleGrapefruitGooseberryHoneyJuniper
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Super Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 8–10% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |