CashmerevsTango

Cashmere and Tango 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

Tango

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.5–11%

Beta acid

7.5–10%

Total oil

2.4–4 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Tango

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Only in Tango

Passion fruitPineappleSpicyCitrus

Property

PropertyCashmereTango
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%7.5–11%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%7.5–10%
Co-humulone22–24%19–25%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL2.4–4 mL
Myrcene39–42%-
Humulene26–29%-
Caryophyllene11–13%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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