HORT9909vsCashmere

HORT9909 and Cashmere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

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 HORT9909

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Cashmere

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LimeLemon

Only in HORT9909

HaySweetSpicyCitrusNobleBlack currantPine

Only in Cashmere

FruityPeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Property

PropertyHORT9909Cashmere
Alpha acid6–10%7.7–9.1%
Beta acid3–4%3.3–7.1%
Co-humulone27–29%22–24%
Total oil-1.2–1.4 mL
Myrcene49–51%39–42%
Humulene11–13%26–29%
Caryophyllene4–5%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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