CashmerevsYeoman

Cashmere and Yeoman 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

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Only in Yeoman

NobleCitrus

Property

PropertyCashmereYeoman
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%12–16%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%4–5%
Co-humulone22–24%25%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene39–42%47–49%
Humulene26–29%19–21%
Caryophyllene11–13%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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