CashmerevsWillamette
Cashmere and Willamette 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
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Willamette
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–6% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding