Mystic
Alpha acid
4–7%
Beta acid
2–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
UK
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 Mystic
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mystic
Black currantCitrusPassion fruitWoody
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | Mystic | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 2–4% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 0% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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