CashmerevsWild Wolf

Cashmere and Wild Wolf 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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Wild Wolf

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FruityHerbal

Only in Cashmere

LemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy

Only in Wild Wolf

Earthy

Property

PropertyCashmereWild Wolf
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%8.25%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%5.88%
Co-humulone22–24%-
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL-
Myrcene39–42%-
Humulene26–29%-
Caryophyllene11–13%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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