Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Zeus
Alpha acid
13–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2.4–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |