Pacific GemvsCashmere
Pacific Gem (bittering) and Cashmere (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
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 Pacific Gem
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Cashmere
- 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 Pacific Gem
Black currantBerryBlackberryFloralOakPine
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | Pacific Gem | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.6 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–12% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |