CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Cashmere
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | CTZ | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |