MouterevsCashmere

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

Moutere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

1.5–1.9 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 Moutere

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • 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

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Moutere

TropicalGrapefruitPassion fruitHayEarthyPine

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Property

PropertyMoutereCashmere
Alpha acid17.5–19.5%7.7–9.1%
Beta acid8–10%3.3–7.1%
Co-humulone24–28%22–24%
Total oil1.5–1.9 mL1.2–1.4 mL
Myrcene22–23%39–42%
Humulene15–16%26–29%
Caryophyllene5–6%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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