Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 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 Rakau
- 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
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigApricotPineResin
Only in Cashmere
LemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | Rakau | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–57% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 4–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |