Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Talus
Alpha acid
8.1–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Talus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Talus
GrapefruitCitrusRosePineResinTropicalSagePotpourriFloralCreamStone fruitWoody
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Talus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 8.1–9.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 8.3–10.2% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 34–39% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 16–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 9–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |