Dr. RudivsCashmere

Dr. Rudi and Cashmere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Dr. Rudi

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–12%

Beta acid

7–8.5%

Total oil

1.3–1.6 mL

New Zealand

Cashmere

Dual purpose

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 Dr. Rudi

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Cashmere

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Lemongrass

Only in Dr. Rudi

ResinPine

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutCandyHerbal

Property

PropertyDr. RudiCashmere
Alpha acid10–12%7.7–9.1%
Beta acid7–8.5%3.3–7.1%
Co-humulone36–39%22–24%
Total oil1.3–1.6 mL1.2–1.4 mL
Myrcene28–30%39–42%
Humulene33–34%26–29%
Caryophyllene9–11%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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