CashmerevsZythos

Cashmere and Zythos 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

Zythos

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–12.5%

Beta acid

4.7–6.2%

Total oil

0.7–1.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Zythos

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Only in Zythos

TangerineCitrusFloralPineGrapefruitTropical

Property

PropertyCashmereZythos
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%10–12.5%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%4.7–6.2%
Co-humulone22–24%28–31%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL0.7–1.2 mL
Myrcene39–42%30–50%
Humulene26–29%14–23%
Caryophyllene11–13%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%1–3%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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