Emerald SpirevsCashmere
Emerald Spire and Cashmere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Emerald Spire
Alpha acid
8.6–13%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 Emerald Spire
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PeachFruityMelon
Only in Emerald Spire
WhiteGrapesWatermelonBubbleHoneydew
Only in Cashmere
LemonLimeCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | Emerald Spire | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.6–13% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 38–39% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 36–37% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |