Idaho 7vsCashmere

Idaho 7 (aroma) and Cashmere (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Idaho 7

Aroma

Alpha acid

9.5–14.9%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

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 Idaho 7

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Cashmere

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Idaho 7

Black currantTropicalCitrusApricotOrangeGrapefruitPapayaResinPineFloralBlack currantEarthy

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Property

PropertyIdaho 7Cashmere
Alpha acid9.5–14.9%7.7–9.1%
Beta acid3.5–5%3.3–7.1%
Co-humulone30–40%22–24%
Total oil1–2 mL1.2–1.4 mL
Myrcene45–55%39–42%
Humulene10–20%26–29%
Caryophyllene6–10%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaDual purpose

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