Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 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 Pekko
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cashmere
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HerbalLemon
Only in Pekko
PleasantFloralCitrusMintMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSage
Only in Cashmere
FruityLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy
Property
| Property | Pekko | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 20–28% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–20% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |