CashmerevsZenia

Cashmere and Zenia 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

Zenia

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

4.4–5.1%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

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

When to pick Zenia

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Fruity

Only in Cashmere

LemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Only in Zenia

DankResinOrangeOnionCitrusPineMarmaladeGarlic

Property

PropertyCashmereZenia
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%11–14%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%4.4–5.1%
Co-humulone22–24%-
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL0.7–2.5 mL
Myrcene39–42%-
Humulene26–29%-
Caryophyllene11–13%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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