PuławskivsCashmere

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

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

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 Puławski

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Cashmere

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonHerbal

Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceClovePapaya

Only in Cashmere

FruityLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy

Property

PropertyPuławskiCashmere
Alpha acid8–11%7.7–9.1%
Beta acid3–4%3.3–7.1%
Co-humulone26–30%22–24%
Total oil-1.2–1.4 mL
Myrcene38–39%39–42%
Humulene24–25%26–29%
Caryophyllene11–13%11–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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