Polaris
Alpha acid
18–23%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
4–5 mL
Germany
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 Polaris
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Cashmere
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Polaris
MintMentholPineapple
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | Polaris | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 18–23% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.5% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 22–29% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 4–5 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |