CashmerevsWarrior

Cashmere and Warrior 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

Warrior

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–18%

Beta acid

4.3–6%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Warrior

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Only in Warrior

PineMildResin

Property

PropertyCashmereWarrior
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%14.5–18%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%4.3–6%
Co-humulone22–24%22–26%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL1–2.5 mL
Myrcene39–42%40–50%
Humulene26–29%15–18%
Caryophyllene11–13%11–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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