Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 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 Medusa
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
MelonLemonLimePeach
Only in Medusa
GuavaCitrusApricotAlfalfa
Only in Cashmere
FruityCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | Medusa | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |