PekkovsCashmere

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

Pekko

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–16%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

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 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

PropertyPekkoCashmere
Alpha acid13–16%7.7–9.1%
Beta acid3.5–5%3.3–7.1%
Co-humulone27–30%22–24%
Total oil1–3 mL1.2–1.4 mL
Myrcene20–30%39–42%
Humulene20–28%26–29%
Caryophyllene15–20%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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