CashmerevsTriplePearl
Cashmere and TriplePearl are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick TriplePearl
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Melon
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeCitrusZestResinSpicyBlack currantSandalwoodCedarFloral
Property
| Property | Cashmere | TriplePearl |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 10–11.2% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 3.3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 21–55% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 0.8–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 39–55% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 7–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 3–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |