Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Zythos
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
| Property | Cashmere | Zythos |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 10–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 4.7–6.2% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 28–31% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 14–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |